Prepare Yourselves... 2021 AEs
01-22-2021, 09:27 AM
#201
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Originally Posted by D B Cooper
Saw that as well. However, looking at the ER sim schedule we have a lot of empty sim time. Haven't checked the other fleets, but it seems the limiting factor is instructors.
Again, right now we are not instructor limited on the ER
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01-22-2021, 09:56 AM
#203
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Originally Posted by Rooster435
...but no new Capts.
01-22-2021, 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Eldee5
BS wrote “Following this bid, we could post a larger bid in Q2 2021. Depending on the state of the recovery, that bid would likely contain captain positions on most fleets and the widebody FO positions we haven’t posted on our latest bids.”
01-22-2021, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Buck Rogers
Man...if I would have realized just how tough it is to work/train/fly for an international carrier, I would have gone into teaching.......9-4, not only every weekend off but holidays and summer’s to boot.
Eff that short term pain for long term gain. I’ll never say that to my kids.
Eff that short term pain for long term gain. I’ll never say that to my kids.
01-22-2021, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
For a little perspective, teachers don't just work 9-4. I have plenty of friends and family who teach. Its classroom from 7-4 and then lesson planning and grading most nights until after dinner. That's if they aren't involved in extra-cirriculars. Yes, you do get summers and some holidays off (again, see above) but many use their off time to make up for their generally inadequate salaries. I make more than double what my best friend and his wife make (both teachers) and I get at least half the year off.
01-22-2021, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tunes
Again, right now we are not instructor limited on the ER
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01-22-2021, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
For a little perspective, teachers don't just work 9-4. I have plenty of friends and family who teach. Its classroom from 7-4 and then lesson planning and grading most nights until after dinner. That's if they aren't involved in extra-cirriculars. Yes, you do get summers and some holidays off (again, see above) but many use their off time to make up for their generally inadequate salaries. I make more than double what my best friend and his wife make (both teachers) and I get at least half the year off.
They work 24/7.
24 hours a week, 7 months a year.
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