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Formerbuspilot 07-21-2019 03:15 PM


Originally Posted by Bus320 (Post 2856622)
Whats the quality of life there? I know the pay isn’t good.

I think the pay is probably equal or better than you’ll get at Southern. And according to the APC profile, the schedule is a little better too.

https://www.airlinepilotcentral.com/...ta_charters_ii

maxjet 07-21-2019 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by Bus320 (Post 2856622)
Whats the quality of life there? I know the pay isn’t good.

Post your same message in regards to K2. I mention them because you said you wanted 737 and money wasn’t important. QOL in the Kalitta organization is usually pretty good. I don’t know much about them.

Bus320 07-21-2019 04:03 PM

To clarify, money is important, but not as much short term if the longer forecast is better.

TallFlyer 07-21-2019 05:13 PM

Where do you live, or want to live?


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Diesel8 07-22-2019 09:03 AM

Bus,

On the 16th of this month you posted this on another thread:


Originally Posted by Bus320 (Post 2854078)
New to the forums. Is there any active Southern pilots that would not mind answering some questions. I have an upcoming class date and would like to have a better understanding of what I am getting into. Please message me. Thanks in advance, much appreciated.

Then you start this thread on the 20th, making like your thinking of going to Southern.

So please just tell us what is your intention here? Requesting PM's so that you can possibly get names?

Bus320 has all of 14 posts yet you say in one of your posts that you have been in this industry for far too long to not understand things. Obviously you have not expressed anything on this forum during that time which I find hard to believe.

This is all just so suspect.

I am just calling it as I see it.

Bus320 07-22-2019 09:57 AM

Sorry if it came across that way. I’m not trying to get names, not into all the politics I just wanted to know what the real scoop is. The people at southern have been extremely nice to me, from recruiters to pilots. There is a reality that this is a challenging time in the industry and all the info is not always conveyed to people before sign on. I understand this industry is fluid and most don’t know, but it’s my due diligence to ask. Do know how many times I heard things are great, you will upgrade in 6 months, and so on. I thank everyone for their opinions and most have been helpful. My pm box is always open for off the record discussion.

Birdsmash 07-22-2019 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by Bus320 (Post 2857250)
Do know how many times I heard things are great, you will upgrade in 6 months, and so on.

I’m assuming that was from the recruiters? Lol

Bus320 07-22-2019 10:09 AM

I was told 6-8 but for sure less then a year on 737 and from the non pilot recruiters very quickly

Then then from a pilot side here, upgrade not gonna happen, once merger goes through I’m gonna be Right seat for years. I don’t have an issue with that as long as they pay is great, but I don’t believe fed ex Fo pay will ever find its way an ACMI carrier

wjcandee 07-22-2019 10:18 AM


Originally Posted by Bus320 (Post 2857250)
The people at southern have been extremely nice to me, from recruiters to pilots.

In the Mob, the guy who shoots you in the back of the head is your good trusted buddy, who is always very friendly and nice right up to the moment that he blows your brains out. Your betrayer comes to you with a smile. Just sayin'.

That stripper who ends up coming back to your motel and has smeared rohypnol on her nipples so she can take your wallet and watch is also usually very, very nice.

Of course, I would know nothing about such things...

No Land 3 07-22-2019 10:19 AM

My one friend at Southern on the 777 described his schedule as "grueling".


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