CAL hiring 80 per month.
12-28-2006, 03:55 PM
#41
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Joined APC: May 2006
Position: Left
Posts: 37
Originally Posted by calcapt
In addition for working for a pretty good airline, you might be lucky enough to fly with the infamous calcapt...
step right up folks, everyone's a winner...
Captain Zulu I presume LOL
12-28-2006, 10:00 PM
#42
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Posts: 900
Originally Posted by Jetjok
You're so right! I hear they're in desperate need of rocket scientists and brain surgeons. Oh, wait a minute.... these jobs require just a small amount of study. Maybe the requirements could be accomplished in a month or two, then you'd be good to go. I'd first apply to the National Institutes of Health. Failing that, maybe NASA. Yeah, that's what I'd do, if I were under 50. Or maybe I'd become a lawyer. There's no requirement for any schooling to become one, is there? Or maybe I'd become a sea captain, piloting one of those huge oceanliners. That can't take much training, could it? Bet I could land that job in a week or two. You get the idea.
This piloting profession, at least once one makes it to a major (pax or cargo) player, puts one in the top couple percent, nationally, in earning capability. As well, it's one of the few jobs available where, when you're not working, you don't need to be thinking about work. That alone is a wonderful thing.
I would not question your statement, if it were made to folks who were still in school (high school or college). However, for those of us who have, for whatever reason, decided to pursue the flying profession, it's not realistic, in my opinion. Most of us chose this job because of our love of flying. For those who didn't, you're right, there's always something else available. From what I've encountered (after working 20 years in another profession), when someone doesn't like their job, then it becames all about the money. If they like their job, it's much less about that, and more about self-actualization. However, I agree, that what's been happening since 9/11 has made the profession a much harder place to earn a living and feel good about ones self.
Of course there's always selling illicit drugs on the street corner, or becoming a professional athlete. Maybe an NFL star or a world class long distance runner. Yeah, that's what I'll do. I'll start tomorrow.
This piloting profession, at least once one makes it to a major (pax or cargo) player, puts one in the top couple percent, nationally, in earning capability. As well, it's one of the few jobs available where, when you're not working, you don't need to be thinking about work. That alone is a wonderful thing.
I would not question your statement, if it were made to folks who were still in school (high school or college). However, for those of us who have, for whatever reason, decided to pursue the flying profession, it's not realistic, in my opinion. Most of us chose this job because of our love of flying. For those who didn't, you're right, there's always something else available. From what I've encountered (after working 20 years in another profession), when someone doesn't like their job, then it becames all about the money. If they like their job, it's much less about that, and more about self-actualization. However, I agree, that what's been happening since 9/11 has made the profession a much harder place to earn a living and feel good about ones self.
Of course there's always selling illicit drugs on the street corner, or becoming a professional athlete. Maybe an NFL star or a world class long distance runner. Yeah, that's what I'll do. I'll start tomorrow.
12-29-2006, 06:52 AM
#43
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Joined APC: May 2006
Position: 737 CA
Posts: 2,575
It was 23 years from the day I soloed to the day I got a job at a major airline. How many kids would put up with that today? Sure I had to go through a couple recessions and 9/11, but I stuck with it because that's what I wanted. The airline job of today is still good (there are plenty of worse jobs out there). People are not willing to put up with a little time and effort to get it.
12-30-2006, 08:53 AM
#44
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Joined APC: Aug 2006
Posts: 79
Originally Posted by Pilot_135
From those of you in already, is that true about no benefits for 6 months? If so, I'm pulling my app and not even going to try. I can't afford that with my family.
There was a guy that was able to hold a line in the 37 out of IAH (very senior base)!
food for thought.....
12-30-2006, 09:07 AM
#45
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Joined APC: Apr 2006
Position: XL/XLS, FO
Posts: 199
Originally Posted by flyboy1987
It is true, but I have temp service thru Blue Cross Blue Shield for my bride and I...$350 per month. It is a short term sacrifice that I am more than willing to endure. Just finished IOE and have been on my first line trip. Clean, new jets and great folks to work with. Occasional pain in the a** gate agent, but I have enjoyed it. Now the best part.....only 30 more folks until I can hold a line! There was a guy that was able to hold a line in the 37 out of IAH (very senior base)!
food for thought.....
There was a guy that was able to hold a line in the 37 out of IAH (very senior base)! food for thought.....
12-30-2006, 10:39 AM
#46
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Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: Unbridled Enthusiasm
Posts: 2,143
Originally Posted by flyboy1987
It is true, but I have temp service thru Blue Cross Blue Shield for my bride and I...$350 per month. It is a short term sacrifice that I am more than willing to endure. Just finished IOE and have been on my first line trip. Clean, new jets and great folks to work with. Occasional pain in the a** gate agent, but I have enjoyed it. Now the best part.....only 30 more folks until I can hold a line! There was a guy that was able to hold a line in the 37 out of IAH (very senior base)!
food for thought.....
There was a guy that was able to hold a line in the 37 out of IAH (very senior base)! food for thought.....
12-30-2006, 11:23 AM
#47
Ben Salley
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Left
Posts: 924
Originally Posted by Pilot_135
I guess I have to do my homework to see if any private insurer will cover my wife's many pre-existing medical conditions... Thanks for the heads up though
I don't know if you're in the reserves, but tricare reserve select is a good option. I've used it since I've been with CAL. It really is despicable that CAL doesn't think enough of it's pilots to offer health insurance or more than $29/hr for their pilots. Can't wait for the next contract. On another note, it's a great place to work and your timing is excellent. Good luck.
12-30-2006, 12:19 PM
#48
New Hire
Joined APC: Nov 2006
Posts: 6
Originally Posted by Pilot_135
I guess I have to do my homework to see if any private insurer will cover my wife's many pre-existing medical conditions... Thanks for the heads up though
I'm no expert, but I think that as long as she is under some kind of health coverage 60 days prior to you getting new health coverage, she has to be covered. After that, they can deny preexisting conditions. It is a gap in health coverage that disqualifys people. Check with them, though.
And by the way.. It is very nice to be here at CAL, despite the couple of temporary downers.
12-30-2006, 05:11 PM
#50
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 158
Originally Posted by TankerDriver
Does CAL make all of their employees wait 6 months for health insurance?
Click one page back and re-read.
Short from ---NO
But I made it through my 6 month without getting hit by a bus... so thats a good thing.
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