Is this one of them? 2009 model, low-cycles. Priced to move! (you have to move it, it doesn't move on it's own)

 

Alan and Shiznit,

Yes, I understand the contract 'costs' the company more- that cost debatable depending on how you value it, (including 401k, medical plan valuation, higher sick pay *if you can use it, etc), but my personal situation is such that working the same hours, no overtime (GS) during those years, on the same jet, no longevity raises, my W2 is still less than it was in 2011. So my situation is such that I haven't seen any raises. I have to wonder how much of the compensation "increase" mentioned by shiznit is due to a longevity raise, upgrade to a higher paying category and overtime flying. Not asking for a spreadsheet, but just saying. Because for me, all things being equal, I'm not taking home more money at the end of the day.

Now, could I bid a higher paying seat and make more? Sure I could, with some commuting and associated loss of QOL. But to my point here, is that a raise? Not really, that's a promotion. A raise is getting paid more to do the same job.

 

I have 300 shares in my brokerage link I bought at $85 a share in 2006-2007, not bragging or anything.

 

Forget bus driver school, find a shop class. Any wonder why there aren't enough pilots?

Josh Mandel: Welders Make $150,000? Bring Back Shop Class - WSJ.com

"A good trade to consider: welding. I recently visited Pioneer Pipe in the Utica and Marcellus shale area of Ohio and learned that last year the company paid 60 of its welders more than $150,000 and two of its welders over $200,000. The owner, Dave Archer, said he has had to turn down orders because he can't find enough skilled welders."

 

My wife learned to weld at BCC a few years back. That's my backup plan.

 

The Constitution ensures that "one person" has some pretty significant influence on the government and the country...

 

Meet our next wide body...

• First flew March 2004
• Seats 350 pax
• Good cargo capacity
• Great for hot and high SA/LA destinations
• Airbus has seven 340-600 available right now
• 4 for the price of 2 engine MX from Rolls
• Virgin is parking their remaining 340-600s
• Used prices dropping to 20-30M
• Average price for a new 777-300 approx. $300M
• Fuel burn only 12% more than 777-300, but 24% less than 747-400

Cheers
George

 

Awesome. What's with all those United jets trying to pile up at 1N?

 

Just want to say thanks to L&G lurker and my 330 classmate who sat seat support for me yesterday, you know who you are bro! I'm beat up, bruised and severely embarrassed. But, I'll freely admit it could have been worse.....beers on me next time our paths cross!!

Ferd

 

Dots?? I don't see how 7 340's would replace our 747 fleet...would they be another short term stop gap?