Chief Pilots for Majors
11-12-2007 | 06:13 PM
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11-12-2007 | 07:15 PM
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From: DD->DH->RU/XE soon to be EV
Usually the compensation package isn't really that well known to most people. At both my "regional" jobs, I heard that it was into the 6 figures.
Probably also depends on the company, also, being management they probably get bonuses on top of their regular salary.
I have had the privilege of working under some outstanding chief pilots, and some not so outstanding ones as well. Very few guys are are able to be managements beyotch and keep the pilots in line as well as garner the respect of the majority of the pilot group.
Seems like the good ones don't last too long. It's not a job I would ever want to do.
11-13-2007 | 05:13 AM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but CPs are a little of both as I understand it. Their duties are management, but they must be current and qualified line pilots on the seniority list, and are expected to strike if the pilot's union goes on strike.
11-13-2007 | 07:55 AM
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From: Lazy-boy Captain
Not so at AA
Our CP has not flown this century!
Not sure how he can do that , but he is just a office puke.
When Cecil was the CP , he was a mans man and was VERY well respected.
He even looked good in the uniform.
Not sure how he can do that , but he is just a office puke.
When Cecil was the CP , he was a mans man and was VERY well respected.
He even looked good in the uniform.
11-13-2007 | 08:18 AM
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From: A319, A320, A321
Most chief pilots negotiate their own salary. That's the way it was at Delta when I did an internship in the chief pilot's office. If they just got paid what equipment they could hold, why would anyone do it? Come to work every day or get half the month off? Although I'm pretty sure I make more than our chief pilot with the overtime I'm flying.
I'm on my third airline, and all three of my chief pilots have been great. They don't have as much power as you may think, it's more of a required position the FAA makes airlines have...
I'm on my third airline, and all three of my chief pilots have been great. They don't have as much power as you may think, it's more of a required position the FAA makes airlines have...
11-13-2007 | 08:47 AM
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From: B-737NG preferably in first class with a glass of champagne and caviar
Two types of chief pilots...
1. one with balls to stick up for his/her group; and the other
2. one with no balls who will preach and enforce management's mantra and throw his/her brood under the bus to protect their job.
1. one with balls to stick up for his/her group; and the other
2. one with no balls who will preach and enforce management's mantra and throw his/her brood under the bus to protect their job.
11-13-2007 | 12:50 PM
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From: CR7 FO
Just as a point of clarification...
I commute often on 3 different legacy carriers and it seems to me that there is a big difference in the pilots' opinions of base chief pilots and the actual "Chief Pilot" (the one my company refers to as VP of Flight). It seems to me that there is universal loathing of the true chief (esp. at AA) while most seem to at least tolerate the base chief.
Just an observation, I admit my observations are by no means scientific
I commute often on 3 different legacy carriers and it seems to me that there is a big difference in the pilots' opinions of base chief pilots and the actual "Chief Pilot" (the one my company refers to as VP of Flight). It seems to me that there is universal loathing of the true chief (esp. at AA) while most seem to at least tolerate the base chief.
Just an observation, I admit my observations are by no means scientific
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