Large cabin/corporate pilot = Apples. 121 FO at a the highest paid (because EVERYBODY else came down) LCC = bowling balls. More on this a the end.

But hey, he's 737 PIC typed :rolleyes:

Indeed, ANYBODY that's worked under a lucrative contract knows this. But if the FO is truly banking 150K/year, it's probably not at 18 days off a month in a lot cases.

Agree, plenty of former corporate pilots that moved to 121 and could NEVER go back to corporate. As well as plenty of former 121 pilots that have gone corporate/frac and could NEVER go back to 121. Personally, I'm envious of the latter.

flying is flying...only pilots brag about making 150K because they are used to being so poor......150K is barely pulling your sad a$$ out of middle class these days.

Whatever, do what makes you happy....I go for the max amount of time off to work on other ventures ($$$) and try to keep up with affordable hobbies.

Work like a dog and live on the road in hotels to maximize your month?.......no thanks.

Job protection is a state of mind. If SWA ever hits a financially rough path, do you honestly believe your job is secure? Ask the pilots at TWA about their protection.

Bottom line, there are thousands of out of work pilots who would be happy to have any job. Be thankful for whatever you've got.

Damn that's a good post. ha ha ha

ROFLMAO!!!!! Dude, you're killing me...

Where did you get your info? Seriously if you get that at SWA, good for you. But not everyone gets hired at SWA even with stellar qualifications. I haven't figured it out so if you have let us all know.

Me personally, I would never go back to Part 121 world. I jumped ship to the corporate side and it was the best decision I ever made. If I go SWA, I'll be luck to make CA in my 12th year. If I went to DAL I am looking at 15 or more years before making CA on a NB that is if I don't get furloughed during my stint there.

So Each to his own. I have nothing but respect for SWA pilots but you come across as being very insecure with your remark.

Unfortunately, 150K in California or New York/New Jersey is barely middle class - better hope for dual incomes... 150K in Nevada, Texas or Florida works better with no state income tax.

I do know one SWA 3rd year FO who is pulling in 130-140K but he is working his butt off for it and he has no family/obligations. Wonder how soon he will be burned out. Certainly don't get the variety of flying that a G550 driver would get...

Life in California sucks on 150k, thankfully my wife makes good money as well.

Really? What sucks about it?