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11-12-2007 | 10:35 AM

wannabepilot

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Chief Pilots For Regionals

How are chief pilots compensated? Is it hourly like line flying or is it a salaried position? How much are they paid?

11-12-2007 | 02:52 PM

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This is an interesting question (at least for me). Would love to hear. Additionally, what happens if the pilots strike? Are CP's considered management, and if so, are they "SCABS" for going to work? I have always been fascinated with the dynamics of this. My Grandpa ran the training center for TWA for a time in the 60's. He spoke as if that was a management job, and then he returned to the line for the remainder of his career. When listening to him talk of his non-line flying jobs for TWA (the training center, and G.M. of Saudi Arabian Airlines in the late 60's) he spoke as if it were distinct from being a line pilot. He enjoyed being a line pilot best - and was a huge ALPA supporter as well.

11-12-2007 | 03:40 PM

HercDriver130

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Management.

11-12-2007 | 04:09 PM

Baronpilot

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Speakin of chief pilots, how often do they actually fly?

11-12-2007 | 05:23 PM

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After reading theses responses, I am sensing that there is a little animosity towards chief pilots. Is that true?

11-12-2007 | 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wannabepilot

After reading theses responses, I am sensing that there is a little animosity towards chief pilots. Is that true?

YES - Imagine a person that takes credit every time you do something good and bit#*es you out every time you don't. That's a Cheif Pilot.

11-12-2007 | 06:02 PM

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There are a few decent ones out there...but most good dudes are found on the line and have no mgmt aspirations.

11-12-2007 | 06:02 PM

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With a name like ChinsFive you must be a Horizon guy. Either that or ASA's CP is a real ****-bag.

11-12-2007 | 06:05 PM

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11-12-2007 | 06:11 PM

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Changing the way you spell a word to bypass the profanity filter is not acceptable here. If you can't say it without using profanity, don't say it all.

Sorry bro... I was just trying to get my point across.