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Old 01-25-2019, 05:58 PM
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I have to agree with Half wing. His airline hired him... a chap who makes statements without merit or substantiation. His moniker shows “787”. US carrier... AA and UAL, as far as I know currently are the two carriers operating the jet. One cold bet that Half wing wouldn’t make such statements without knowing the process and hoops one goes through joining becoming an expat. Background, criminal checks, local and state and other law enforcement checks, let alone the dedication it takes to write 14 exams. I’m sure his current airline’s pilot all discussed, deliberated, and by unanimous consent, said this is the guy we need!
All that work for substandard wages.

Half wing is not wrong, a friends of mine does recruiting and interview prep for all of the majors, including NAIs bastard child contract outfit. The pilots going there weren’t doing so because they had the world at their feet. An NAI captain doesn’t even make 1/2 of what a 787 FO makes at the US Carriers, all of whom are making money (Buh bye NAI, FOAD) and all of whom have it in their pay scales even if they’re not flying it. And there are more than just AA/UAL.
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Old 01-25-2019, 09:36 PM
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Every cloud has a silver lining - the US legacies can now say that paying peanuts to pilots does not make an airline profitable.
Takes the outlier out from the pattern bargaining.
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Old 01-26-2019, 01:39 AM
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All that work for substandard wages.

Half wing is not wrong, a friends of mine does recruiting and interview prep for all of the majors, including NAIs bastard child contract outfit. The pilots going there weren’t doing so because they had the world at their feet. An NAI captain doesn’t even make 1/2 of what a 787 FO makes at the US Carriers, all of whom are making money (Buh bye NAI, FOAD) and all of whom have it in their pay scales even if they’re not flying it. And there are more than just AA/UAL.
Wasn’t opining about the younger stars starting out. Referenced older pilots who still had a short time before hanging up the goggles. Yes a few expats in their mid 40’s wanted to remain current until they joined carriers in the US. Not that there’s anything wrong with getting second choice in crew meals, but some would rather remain in the left seat for the remainder of their career.
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Originally Posted by captjns View Post
Wasn’t opining about the younger stars starting out. Referenced older pilots who still had a short time before hanging up the goggles. Yes a few expats in their mid 40’s wanted to remain current until they joined carriers in the US. Not that there’s anything wrong with getting second choice in crew meals, but some would rather remain in the left seat for the remainder of their career.
You don’t have to go to a bottom feeder like NAI to get your first choice. At my company the individual pilot selects his or her desire for the type of meal they desire. But they all taste the same so I am not sure why it is a big deal. In fact why on earth would you base a huge financial benefit of the legacy vs the likes of NAI on a crew meal choice? That speaks more of the fragile ego of the individual that has to be called Captain. Suppose it is hard to take off the personalized license plates and all the “I am the Captain of the house” propaganda you have stored up over the years. I don’t care what seat I am in as long as my pay and days off are of a level that afford me the opportunity to drop off the grid a good portion of the month.
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Old 02-01-2019, 01:08 PM
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I don’t care what seat I am in as long as my pay and days off are of a level that afford me the opportunity to drop off the grid a good portion of the month.
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Mazel tov. Ad me'ah shanah.


You are full of ..... like always on these boards
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Old 02-03-2019, 09:47 PM
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How old am I... Let’s say I’m older than my teeth but younger than my gums... I colleague I flew with, currently with NAI, is joining a US Legacy next month.


I highly doubt that
The recruiters know better at my legacy
They will not interview them because of the environment they will bring on the flight deck as new hires. A captain here can request a change of the first officer as they please and management knows they will
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I highly doubt that
The recruiters know better at my legacy
They will not interview them because of the environment they will bring on the flight deck as new hires. A captain here can request a change of the first officer as they please and management knows they will
^^^ this guy clearly doesn’t know wtf he’s talking about. Another wannabe hiring manager with Napoleon complex toward foreign carriers.
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Originally Posted by Sniper66 View Post
I highly doubt that
The recruiters know better at my legacy
They will not interview them because of the environment they will bring on the flight deck as new hires. A captain here can request a change of the first officer as they please and management knows they will
And the name of the little two fleet prop 121 carrier do you fly for?

Give it a rest Sniper... just like your imbecilic claims “US carriers will not hiring expats!!! And yes NAI pilots... as when Mythbusters disprove facts... Your busted sport.
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