G550/650 Salary
06-28-2011 | 09:36 PM
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Great thing about this industry is there's something for everybody - there's plenty of airline guys who would never lower themselves to "kissing some rich guy's ass" and filing their own flight plans, and some corporate pilots that would kill themselves if they had to do a MDW-BHM-MCO-BWI-MHT type of day 12-16 days a month for the rest of their careers.
06-29-2011 | 12:46 PM
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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.
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.
06-29-2011 | 05:32 PM
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06-30-2011 | 03:48 PM
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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.
07-01-2011 | 12:51 PM
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Are your figures done using typical airline pilot math? You know, eating free peanuts as meals 250 days a year and screwing the van driver out of a dollar on each overnight?
Job Protection? LOL...I'm glad you can't ever lose your job at Southwest Airlines, because it would really suck to be on the street with an airline attitude and 9000hrs of 737 SIC time.
Job Protection? LOL...I'm glad you can't ever lose your job at Southwest Airlines, because it would really suck to be on the street with an airline attitude and 9000hrs of 737 SIC time.
07-01-2011 | 05:52 PM
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07-02-2011 | 02:12 PM
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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.
07-14-2011 | 11:49 AM
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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...
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...
07-14-2011 | 02:32 PM
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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...
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...
07-15-2011 | 04:41 AM
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