Focus Air Cargo
12-23-2006 | 09:07 PM
#71
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From: FAR part 347 (91+121+135)
I love how some of the RJ newbies like calling guys at the supplementals names and somehow coming to the conclusion that we are lowering the bar.
Although the international supplementals' might not be what life is like at the majors, it still beats being at the commuters. I'll take my 2 weeks off, more catering than I could possibly eat, flying one leg every 3 days, collecting my hotel and airline points, and my per diem check that is larger than their monthly pay check and continue to quitely keep my secret while they fly the 8+ legs a day with min rest.
Although the international supplementals' might not be what life is like at the majors, it still beats being at the commuters. I'll take my 2 weeks off, more catering than I could possibly eat, flying one leg every 3 days, collecting my hotel and airline points, and my per diem check that is larger than their monthly pay check and continue to quitely keep my secret while they fly the 8+ legs a day with min rest.
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.
12-30-2006 | 12:06 AM
#72
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From: Captain 767
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
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
12-30-2006 | 08:13 PM
#74
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From: MD11 CPT
12-30-2006 | 08:22 PM
#75
Thanks for the jumpseat!
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From: MD-11 galley operator
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!!
12-31-2006 | 08:19 AM
#76
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From: C-172 FO
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.
As for the rumor from Cargo 360... I am laughing hard at that one.
12-31-2006 | 08:51 AM
#77
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From: Xx
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.
12-31-2006 | 04:47 PM
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From: I was acquired, Not Hired
$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.
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.
12-31-2006 | 04:54 PM
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$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.
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.
Quote:
Originally Posted by bentherdunit
I'll wait until after we buy you and your my FO.
Cheers
Originally Posted by bentherdunit
I'll wait until after we buy you and your my FO.
Cheers
Last edited by fogrunner; 12-31-2006 at 05:00 PM.
01-01-2007 | 08:03 AM
#80
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From: C-172 FO
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.
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