Netjets vs Flexjets
05-16-2019, 02:29 PM
#122
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Originally Posted by OhSnapAF
I would absolutely argue that commuting on company, from a major airport, at a 121 is going to be easier, when combined with a 4 day trip, than a 7 day work trip with NJA combined with air lining to and from. Living in base, not even in the same universe lol.
05-16-2019, 03:24 PM
#123
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Originally Posted by Macjet
And I would absolutely agree with you. I would still prefer a company metal commute to a 4 day than an NJA covered leg to a 7 day tour. Working that many days in a row really, really, really, really sucked.
05-16-2019, 07:08 PM
#124
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Originally Posted by Macjet
And I would absolutely agree with you. I would still prefer a company metal commute to a 4 day than an NJA covered leg to a 7 day tour. Working that many days in a row really, really, really, really sucked.
05-17-2019, 04:59 AM
#125
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Originally Posted by F16Driver
Absolutely agree. NJA was a job, not a career. Just finished a 4 day senior manning with deadhead on both ends (in first class with reimbursed WiFi). Day 2 was a 5 hour leg, day 3 was a 5:45 hour leg. 43 hours of pay. Oh, and no hotel standby.
05-17-2019, 05:29 AM
#126
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[QUOTE=Guard;2821766 but I have full AF pension as well. All to his own![/QUOTE]
You just can’t resist bragging.... I hate flying with guys like you. You’re always bragging and showing off what you bought, or how great your kids are, and how awesome your life is.
What a bunch of pooo....
You should take a hint from a certain NJ regular on here who was a marine, also has a wife with a career and probably has 4x the money you do, and never says a word about any of it.
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You just can’t resist bragging.... I hate flying with guys like you. You’re always bragging and showing off what you bought, or how great your kids are, and how awesome your life is.
What a bunch of pooo....
You should take a hint from a certain NJ regular on here who was a marine, also has a wife with a career and probably has 4x the money you do, and never says a word about any of it.
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05-17-2019, 06:00 AM
#127
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
Also the only folks who work 40 hour weeks are fast food, clerks, secretaries, admins, shippers, etc. White collar people comparable to professional pilots are typically putting in significantly more hours, plus on the leash at all times. BTDT, I sure never had 8 hours/day to myself on a workday.
The “leash” never comes off. I never have a true break. Emails, calls on my cell, the pile of work not done on my desk. That’s one great thing about flying. When you’re done for the day and walk away from a plane you’re truly done.
05-17-2019, 06:00 AM
#128
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Originally Posted by OhSnapAF
Yep, same. I know people will argue through the teeth that day 1 and day 7 isn't a commute, but I disagree. Many seem to ignore or forget the mid tour travel insanity as well. I know that is the nature of NJA and it is what it is, but the amount of hours spent being moved in the back of a plane, train, or automobile on a 7 day tour might rival the credit a 4 our trip at an airline.
Airline pay starts when you successfully complete your commute and sign in. Don't make the commute don't get paid.
This further highlights the fact that it is nearly impossible to compare the two jobs.
05-17-2019, 06:04 AM
#129
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Originally Posted by Guard
NJA is good for me, but I have full AF pension as well. All to his own!
No offense to the military but too many of you all (and retired airlines) bring the mentality that this is a “Great retirement job” or “I have my pension and my wife makes a ton so I don’t need any more money”.
Take that attitude and shove it!
It is not helping your fellow pilots who want or need to make more and everyone should strive for market level +
No matter what your circumstance.
05-17-2019, 06:05 AM
#130
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Speaking of bragging...many moons ago when NJA decided 500 pilots were too many they had a physical altercation breakout on the plane when a certain Falcon captain was bragging about upgrading his boat to the FO who had just received notification he was being laid off. This certain captain also loved to brag about his BMW M series cars and how he never owned one long enough to have the oil changed....
Some people, you place them in first class but you can not teach them class.
Some people, you place them in first class but you can not teach them class.
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