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04-06-2020, 05:21 AM
#41
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Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,045
Originally Posted by Arado 234
I hate to say it, but I think unfortunately it is getting less. I don't remember last time I flew with a guy who believed the mother ship is in CB cells. I don't think we even have a flat-earther in our group!
What's happening to this place?
What's happening to this place?
04-06-2020, 05:49 AM
#42
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Joined APC: Jun 2018
Posts: 1,838
Originally Posted by nimslow
Maybe the person who has seen their career set back by gulf war's 1 and 2, the furloughs in the 90's, 9/11, age 65, the recession in the 2000's. Depending on what airline they came from, multiple furloughs, and bankruptcies, loss of their pension's, 16+ Years in the right seat, all while earning less than our G2 fo's make now, even in the left seat of a narrow body.
A G4 captain on short call or a G2 captain who holds a line will make over $100K more than the VPLOA pays. Thats a little more than just beer money.
I'm not in a position to have to make that decision, but I would never question anyone's decision to take it, or not. Not everyone here has had a golden career. There are some guys in their 50's, that may be staring down their third furlough.
A G4 captain on short call or a G2 captain who holds a line will make over $100K more than the VPLOA pays. Thats a little more than just beer money.
I'm not in a position to have to make that decision, but I would never question anyone's decision to take it, or not. Not everyone here has had a golden career. There are some guys in their 50's, that may be staring down their third furlough.
04-06-2020, 08:40 AM
#44
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Position: Right Seat
Posts: 1,458
Originally Posted by highfarfast
I'd take it. But I'm not making greater than $300k/yr, have 3 ex-wives, a houseboat, and two mortgages.
Just saying everybody's position is different. I can only wish I was in a position to make such a decision.
Just saying everybody's position is different. I can only wish I was in a position to make such a decision.
04-06-2020, 09:27 AM
#46
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Joined APC: Mar 2016
Position: Legacy C130 Galley Operation Instructor
Posts: 50
Originally Posted by highfarfast
I'd take it. But I'm not making greater than $300k/yr, have 3 ex-wives, a houseboat, and two mortgages.
04-06-2020, 01:44 PM
#48
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Joined APC: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,484
Originally Posted by texaspilot76
Let me put it in this perspective for the VPLOA:
What company will pay you roughly $180,000 a year for 3 years, plus 16% of that into your retirement, full medical/ dental, and all other benefits to sit at home and not work?
Who in this world wouldn’t love that and not think twice about jumping all over it?
What company will pay you roughly $180,000 a year for 3 years, plus 16% of that into your retirement, full medical/ dental, and all other benefits to sit at home and not work?
Who in this world wouldn’t love that and not think twice about jumping all over it?
I’d take it in about three seconds, then order an AirCam kit in the next three seconds.
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04-07-2020, 01:21 PM
#50
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Joined APC: Jun 2014
Posts: 589
I have a carry-in trip for MAY that is currently "failed continuity" on my schedule but shows a total p/c for that day of 6.54 on May 2nd. My question is if that trip gets "XR" on my HI1 am I pay protected for that portion of the trip on top of the 55hrs for a 1 month VSTLOA? Also i have recurrent training May 17 - May 20th on my HI10 right now, what happens to that pay if they cancel it like they just did for everyone's training events before May 11? Am i pay protected for that above the 55hrs if awarded the VSTLOA? Thanks.
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