iflyjets4food:
quite an interesting outlook you have on things, quite a bit of bitterness... i recently got back from an NWA team charter to WVU and sat with the pilots for about an hour at the hotel and they offered advice exactly opposite of yours... they are not bitter people like some people (wont name names) and one is a civilian and one is former USAF, but they offered some good thoughts on the prospects of the industry... they believe that NWA will end up merging with Delta and that the crews will join, leaving many many people out in the cold, forcing them to either work cheap or leave flying... they said if it were them, the second choice is more practical... you cant expect someone to go from a $70K right seat spot with seniority to just drop and go to the regionals.. it wont happen
as for a guy like myself, they are pleased that young pilots are stepping up.. they are more pleased to see a 21 year old like myself coming into it with a good head and good heart for it, then someone who switched out of a deadend job at age 40 and wanted something "new".. (sorry if i just offended anyone, im just quoting here)... im not chuck yeager over here, and like all good pilots, all my ratings are just a ticket to learn, so i wont go tell a line holder for 10 years about whats good for the industry.. however, from the extensive list of people i have spoken with, they all say the industry is about dealing with the turbulence of the business world...
the best advice ive heard yet came from the FO: "if you dont like it, dont do it, there is always someone who wants your job. if you can come to work, not worry solely about the money, and remember why you started flying in the first place, you will be happier at work, more appreciative of your job, and have a long career doing what you love"
do i deserve a jet job at 600TT, most likely not.. does it mean someone with that time is an inferior pilot, no... just means they havent been around the block as long... im not only speaking for myself, but give the young guys a chance here... maybe your jealous because it took you $xxxxx to get your right seat at a regional and now it is much cheaper because of lower standards, but for christ's sake, if you have a job, enjoy it, and pass your enjoyment onto someone from the next generation