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MinRest 08-05-2022 06:57 PM


Originally Posted by Deserthusker (Post 3473214)
If money defines your definition of quality of life then yes. I think that’s why you get so much push back on here. Just an observation. Everyone’s definition of quality of life is not the same. Having a set schedule for a year in advance is worth the loss in income… for ME.

Money doesn't define quality of my life, my time off does and I get more time off now than I did at NJA. I get pushback on here because inevitably the topic of airlines versus NJA always comes up and NJA pilots simply don't like hearing somebody else's perspective. Those at NJA commenting on how terrible the airlines are, haven't worked for an airline in over a decade, in fact it's close to two decades.

The reality is, we should all want as much money as possible with the most time off. Right?

Deserthusker 08-05-2022 07:40 PM


Originally Posted by MinRest (Post 3473268)
Money doesn't define quality of my life, my time off does and I get more time off now than I did at NJA. I get pushback on here because inevitably the topic of airlines versus NJA always comes up and NJA pilots simply don't like hearing somebody else's perspective. Those at NJA commenting on how terrible the airlines are, haven't worked for an airline in over a decade, in fact it's close to two decades.

The reality is, we should all want as much money as possible with the most time off. Right?

To me it comes off that money is the driving factor for you. Like I said just my observation. Not the first time I have been accused of misreading the room.

I think the same can be said about some airline pilots that don’t like hearing that the airline life is not for everyone. I have friends that are at the airlines and hear their perspectives all the time. They don’t feel the need to repeatedly tell me that their income and time off is better than mine though. They are just happy that I have a job that works for me.

Wanting the most money for the most time off is legit but knowing exactly what days off for more than a month ahead of time versus more days off is a trade I and others are willing to make.

I think you will find the ones that are the most vocal about how much the airlines suck and how much they are making at NJA (on the CC76 with extended days..no thank you) are the minority. The majority are on the 7/7 making a decent wage enjoying their time off.

ZebraSpots 08-06-2022 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by Das Auto (Post 3472048)
The problem with minrest is that he's incapable of posting a candid non biased opinion. For example, NetJets is soul crushing? Trucker hotels? Like the Grand Hyatt we stay at in San Diego for example? I don't remember seeing any truckers there the last time I walked around seaport village.

There are pros and cons which have been beaten to death ad nauseam on here. The truth is that legacy 121 is the better option for some whereas the cons associated with the airlines make fractional a better choice for others. Both are good options all things considered and neither are "soul destroying" as per the APC forums drama queen with multiple aliases and alter ego's, AKA Minrest!

He’s a hater… but he doesn’t know why is what’s sad. Since 2017, spewing hate and vitriol about a job he took freely but simply wasn’t a good fit.

There’s no harm in that on the surface but the years spent focusing on hate of the company that simply hired him and the pilots who work there still who have made NetJets our employment home filled with work family is truly time wasted on him.

Years lost.

…As I type this from my hotel at the Hilton, on a 17 hour overnight…

MinRest is the perfect example of someone who needs structure where there is none. He needs a schedule. He needs absolute order in his life.

There is nothing wrong with that but NetJets doesn’t provide those things to pilots who must have these things in their lives while working.

Pilots who work here develop the ability to be self sufficient and free thinking problem solvers.

We have deep keels.

MinRest knows he’ll be at in LAX at 1700.

PS. We have seen some pilots (younger pilots) coming to NetJets from first and second tier airlines. NJA simply appeals to them more.

peeej21 08-06-2022 06:04 AM


Originally Posted by Flyfalcons (Post 3473190)
That is correct. All scheduling and pay/overtime rules apply. I once made four daily rates (2.5 for an extended day plus 1.5 for working a holiday) to do a 2 hour airline and go to the hotel.

Do airline legs count towards your FDP for a tour or does that only include legs that you operate?

Flyfalcons 08-06-2022 06:07 AM


Originally Posted by peeej21 (Post 3473356)
Do airline legs count towards your FDP for a tour or does that only include legs that you operate?

No, only when operating a flight does one accrue FDP.

Das Auto 08-06-2022 06:33 AM


Originally Posted by MinRest (Post 3473268)
Money doesn't define quality of my life, my time off does and I get more time off now than I did at NJA. I get pushback on here because inevitably the topic of airlines versus NJA always comes up and NJA pilots simply don't like hearing somebody else's perspective.

The reality is, we should all want as much money as possible with the most time off. Right?

No actually. If that was true everyone would want to go to UPS or FedEx even though those guys shave years off their lives. Some aspire to be the richest guy in the cemetery, others try to avoid AIDS (aviation induced divorce syndrome) and a stressful commute certainly doesn't help in that regard.

You get pushback on here because you continue to spread lies with your petty grievance that you just can't let go. 3 leg airline on day one from a major hub like OAK or SFO? Nonsense. The company wouldn't risk the missed connections and having you stranded at the airport. You generate revenue flying NetJets aircraft, not sitting in the back of an airbus.

Guppydriver95 08-06-2022 07:23 AM


Originally Posted by MinRest (Post 3473209)
Yes it would 100%.

7 on 7 off gets you around 15 days on, 15 days off (clearly varies a couple days here and there given the number of days in a month) and is fairly comparable to most airline schedules per month. If you compare that to an airline schedule, major and legacies will edge out compensation compared to NJA. Add in the fact that upgrades right now are significantly faster at every major/legacy aside from SWA your compensation goes considerably higher, quicker. Where you start making better money is if you do 76 long tour schedules at NJA which could potentially put you at 20 days a month (with an 18 day month the following) but averaging around 19 working says a month. Airline schedules once you get a couple years in, start to get pretty decent in terms of being able to get what you want and manipulate it to suit your needs with again, 13-15 days a month.

The bottom line being, if 19 days a month at NJA starts getting you to where your compensation starts to come close to airline schedules working 13-15 days a month, you can typically factor in commuting to those and still edge out the hardest working NJA schedule while making more money.

pretty accurate summation EXCEPT for legacy pay “edging out” netjets, flex jet etc. the difference is substantial and shouldn’t be minimized in a comparison discussion.

ZebraSpots 08-06-2022 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by Guppydriver95 (Post 3473384)
pretty accurate summation EXCEPT for legacy pay “edging out” netjets, flex jet etc. the difference is substantial and shouldn’t be minimized in a comparison discussion.

Is this where we all start whipping out W2s?

Jackrabbit57006 08-06-2022 09:16 AM

Any National Guard / Reservist in here currently working for NetJets?

GeeWizDriver 08-06-2022 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by ZebraSpots (Post 3473408)
Is this where we all start whipping out W2s?

"Excuse me while I...whip this out."

Seemed appropriate. Johnson measuring and all.


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