I just have to give that a big AMEN!

Plus, with cargo on track to quadruple in the next 20 years, I somehow don't think the future of ACMI's or any other cargo operations is in much jeopardy and I would bet that the pay scale will go up along with the demand for the work over time.

This thread cracks me up..

Why don't you guys all come over here, and throw sand at each other to solve this...

My point of veiw, time off is king, especially if it is in a "First-World country".. I had fun at the regionals, had fun at a low-cost, and now having fun kicking in the sand box and flying all over the world.. Most jobs in this business, assuming they are safe, can be made descent with a descent attitude and a dismissal of the grass is always greener, mine's bigger then yours and my dad from AA can kick your UAL dad's ass syndrom..

Have fun, and enjoy every step... Sitting in a 1900, all I wanted was to be in a jet.. Sitting in a jet, I wanted a bigger one, and then to be a Captain.. As a 737 domestic Capt, I wanted International.. Now I look at a 1900 on the ramp from the window of the 777 and think, I bet that guys having fun... It is all relative, and like age, we seem to come full circle in our flying careers too..

cheers
EKBC

Well Said DC8,

Long Live Sticky Fingers Too !!!!

/s/ Bottom Feeder 747 Capt

FWIW:

The other day in ANC a Cargo 360 CPT said they are on the cusp of buying the Focus 747's. Nothing quite like non-sched takeover rumors. Except for big operator rumors.;)

If the other option is to fly with a regional carrier with mostly prima donnas doing 8 legs a day making 19 bucks/hour with layover in places like Texarkana, then yes, it's a great deal!!

Nicely put Birdcage. Couldn't agree more. When i was flying into Hawaii I always wished I was a 737 pilot for Aloha flying the visual into Kaui or something.

As for the rumor from Cargo 360... I am laughing hard at that one.

I wanted to apologize Dutch. I did not mean to jump all over you about 360. I just get a little fed up when certain individuals proclaim what a wonderful deal they have and really when it boils down to it, it is rather sub par. It also puts pressure on the pilot groups at other ACMI carriers, when certain individuals are willing to accept working conditions that are not the norm and yet again lower the bar still further.

$87K as a new hire 747 Capt vs going back to my old, commuter days when I made 15K as a new hire F/O on the Shorts 330....

My regards to anyone that's still flying the Winnebaggo.

Why on Earth would Cargo 360 want to buy Focus's 747s...unless they plan on opening up a maint repair station.

You didn't hear? they are also buying Gemini......and (insert ACMI company)

No apology necessary. I actually agree with you 100%. Keep soundin off about this because it seems like a lot of people don't get it.