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02-11-2014 | 08:09 AM

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CGfalconHerc

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From: DAL A320 CA

It all depends on if you have prior federal service that will add to your retirement. I've got several buds from the CG who are now SA's and are looking forward to 30 yr+ benefits when they retire from the FBI. One does RICO work in Philly, one has been to the sandbox twice as SA In Charge in Jordan and Kabul, and one was a helo pilot that really doesn't fly that much anymore...but they all love the work. Just depends on the level of sacrifice you're willing to endure based upon " the needs of the service". If you don't have prior service to act as a retirement multiplier..I'd recommend Delta.

Just my .02.

Welcome aboard if you choose the Big D..

02-11-2014 | 09:39 AM

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I can't offer any intel on the FBI job, but I'll share what I know about DL.

I don't take any part of my job home. When the shutdown checklist is complete on the last leg, APC is as close to even thinking about flying as I get.

I can fly min hours or I can work the system for some extra pay, my call. Sometimes the weather is too rotten to pick up an extra trip, and sometimes it's too nice!

We airline pilots do a lot of complaining, but when you really examine our gripes, they're pretty petty.

02-11-2014 | 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesd

you could go to Delta try it for a year or two before you could even get a class date for the feds. Also, no guarantee you will be offered both jobs. You can also check out 911jobforums.com to get a different prospective.

That's what I'm thinking will probably happen (delta for at least a year or two). Hopefully I will be offered both jobs and I will be able to make that decision. I applied to the FBI in 2012. Sounds like you did too?

Thanks everyone for your opinions. I'm looking at the FBI because I feel some sort of civic responsibility. I never was in the military. I got dq'd from the AF because of the depth perception test. Also, the truth is flying gets boring sometimes. On the other hand Delta is where I have wanted to work since I was probably 10 years old (and I still do!!!).