190 vs. Bus commute
08-19-2019 | 12:32 PM
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Getting into the sims IS doable, but not super easy on arrival day. They are in the building next to the lodge, but you have to be with someone with a badge to get into either the CPTs or sims. But the choice is easy... if you like yourself and want to be comfortable choose the 320. If you want to rush into a line and make a little more money, go 190 for the first year.
08-19-2019 | 12:59 PM
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Copy. Thanks. When you say make a little more money on the 190, that ends after the first year right? Since Bus rate goes up significantly vs. 190 at year 2? I know I could bid over to Bus at 1 year point but going back to Orlando for initial training so soon doesn't sound appealing.
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08-19-2019 | 01:05 PM
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Yes, the pay rate goes up for the 320 (and 220, whenever we get them), but one may still make more money, depending on how you work the system. Read some of the posts in other threads of BOS 190 guys in both seats flying a lot and making bank. Not my idea of a good job, but as someone else said, there are many different wants/needs, and everyone can just about get whatever they want. Minus an upgrade in 2 years, of course. Or a mass of retirements. Or anywhere on time. But other than that, you’re GTG.
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08-19-2019 | 05:50 PM
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I recommend reading Flying the Line, The first half century of the Airline Pilots Association. Also read about the RLA. Getting to know some of the historical facts fellow pilots have had to deal with, will give you a broader perspective on airline economics and pilot-management relations. Lots of material even on YouTube about Braniff, Eastern Airlines and F.L., Continental. America West/US Air merger, NW/Delta merger, Airtran/SWA merger, to name a few.
So when the time comes, you will be ready to take a stand on TA negotiations.
08-19-2019 | 06:14 PM
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Welcome onboard the airline industry.
I recommend reading Flying the Line, The first half century of the Airline Pilots Association. Also read about the RLA. Getting to know some of the historical facts fellow pilots have had to deal with, will give you a broader perspective on airline economics and pilot-management relations. Lots of material even on YouTube about Braniff, Eastern Airlines and F.L., Continental. America West/US Air merger, NW/Delta merger, Airtran/SWA merger, to name a few.
So when the time comes, you will be ready to take a stand on TA negotiations.
I recommend reading Flying the Line, The first half century of the Airline Pilots Association. Also read about the RLA. Getting to know some of the historical facts fellow pilots have had to deal with, will give you a broader perspective on airline economics and pilot-management relations. Lots of material even on YouTube about Braniff, Eastern Airlines and F.L., Continental. America West/US Air merger, NW/Delta merger, Airtran/SWA merger, to name a few.
So when the time comes, you will be ready to take a stand on TA negotiations.
08-20-2019 | 06:00 AM
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I don’t think he’s kidding.
Nothing in life is free. Cash grass or @ss.
I’ll never understand the guy who thinks flying is so friggin cool we should do it for free. It’s a great profession.
Professionals get paid.
FUPM. I like my socks. They kept my feet warm in the cold.
Nothing in life is free. Cash grass or @ss.
I’ll never understand the guy who thinks flying is so friggin cool we should do it for free. It’s a great profession.
Professionals get paid.
FUPM. I like my socks. They kept my feet warm in the cold.
08-20-2019 | 08:18 AM
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I don’t think he’s kidding.
Nothing in life is free. Cash grass or @ss.
I’ll never understand the guy who thinks flying is so friggin cool we should do it for free. It’s a great profession.
Professionals get paid.
FUPM. I like my socks. They kept my feet warm in the cold.
Nothing in life is free. Cash grass or @ss.
I’ll never understand the guy who thinks flying is so friggin cool we should do it for free. It’s a great profession.
Professionals get paid.
FUPM. I like my socks. They kept my feet warm in the cold.
09-06-2019 | 10:12 AM
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What is the commute situation like from the D.C. area (DCA or BWI) to either to JFK or BOS? Once a line is held, would that be pretty easy to do? Anybody out there doing that commute? I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks
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