Originally Posted by
Sr. Barco
OK. From now on when we talk about schedules and pay maybe we should start out with a disclaimer. It could sound something this:
"The following discussion excludes cargo pilots. We, meaning us lowly passenger pilots, all recognize that cargo pilots, expecially UPS and FEDEX pilots make more money, fly less hours, have more days off, have better benefits and their companies earn higher profits than any passenger carrier. You as a cargo pilot are much cooler than any passenger pilot because you don't deal with flight attendants or passengers. You have life so good and we all wish we were you or could be just like you. Our lives suck at our respective passenger airline and we just wish we could have been hired by UPS or FEDEX."
Now is the part where you accuse me of cargo pilot envy or something like that. LOL.
S.B.
SB,
You forgot the part about us losers feeling like we contributed something to the bottom line and how us koolaid drinkers would do it for free. Oh! I forgot we are doing pretty well! One thing I always remember when I got into this business was the statement "boxes don't care." The next time some low life passenger tells you that that was "the best landing" they have ever had, remember that your brethren at the boxhaulers don't get stroked enough.
Oh! then remember that we get to see some fine looking women (not that I get to touch) who appreciate our expertise. Then remember (as I do) how many of them wanted to be at the lowly pax airlines but couldn't quite get through the interview!
I am amazed how making the big bucks makes those box haulers feel so good about living on the other side of the airport. We should all remember how fortunate we are to just be alive!