Any CAs leaving JetBlue/Spirit/F9/Allegiant
03-01-2016 | 04:32 PM
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That's impressive that SWA F/Os can make a quarter of a million a year. Precisely why our bs min day of 4 hours needs to be replaced by solid trip rigs.
We are so far behind at Spirit that it's pretty hopeless. I'm pretty angry at myself for not trying to leave sooner. Oh well, I may never get the call so best I can do is update update update and work on making this place better in the meantime
We are so far behind at Spirit that it's pretty hopeless. I'm pretty angry at myself for not trying to leave sooner. Oh well, I may never get the call so best I can do is update update update and work on making this place better in the meantime
I too regret not applying earlier, but I'm not angry. We've made decisions that we thought were in our best interest and circumstances have changed.
I don't want you to be upset at yourself, you'll be happy when you get to a legacy and life will go on. Best wishes for a call soon.
03-01-2016 | 04:42 PM
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Don't beat yourself up too hard; morale and expectations around here were pretty high last year, right up to the point where the union released the company's proposal in December. It was that moment we all realized we've been duped. Prior to that there wasn't any reason not to think this place could have made a great home for the rest of our careers.
03-01-2016 | 07:18 PM
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Don't beat yourself up too hard; morale and expectations around here were pretty high last year, right up to the point where the union released the company's proposal in December. It was that moment we all realized we've been duped. Prior to that there wasn't any reason not to think this place could have made a great home for the rest of our careers.
03-02-2016 | 12:05 PM
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03-02-2016 | 12:13 PM
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To the OP,
Don't forget to factor in retirement benefits into your calculus. During 2004-2007 when UPS was hiring, I know of at least 3 16year plus Captains from USAir and Northwest that left. I know it was a different time, but these experienced pilots cited the retirement benefit at UPS was a lot better than if they stayed as Captains at their respective airlines..I've flown with all 3 of them recently and they said that even in hindsight they're still better off because of the retirement plan. They were all in their early to mid 40's age wise.
Don't forget to factor in retirement benefits into your calculus. During 2004-2007 when UPS was hiring, I know of at least 3 16year plus Captains from USAir and Northwest that left. I know it was a different time, but these experienced pilots cited the retirement benefit at UPS was a lot better than if they stayed as Captains at their respective airlines..I've flown with all 3 of them recently and they said that even in hindsight they're still better off because of the retirement plan. They were all in their early to mid 40's age wise.
03-02-2016 | 01:01 PM
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To the OP,
Don't forget to factor in retirement benefits into your calculus. During 2004-2007 when UPS was hiring, I know of at least 3 16year plus Captains from USAir and Northwest that left. I know it was a different time, but these experienced pilots cited the retirement benefit at UPS was a lot better than if they stayed as Captains at their respective airlines..I've flown with all 3 of them recently and they said that even in hindsight they're still better off because of the retirement plan. They were all in their early to mid 40's age wise.
Don't forget to factor in retirement benefits into your calculus. During 2004-2007 when UPS was hiring, I know of at least 3 16year plus Captains from USAir and Northwest that left. I know it was a different time, but these experienced pilots cited the retirement benefit at UPS was a lot better than if they stayed as Captains at their respective airlines..I've flown with all 3 of them recently and they said that even in hindsight they're still better off because of the retirement plan. They were all in their early to mid 40's age wise.
I don't need to be the highest paid but it needs to be close. ULCCs can absolutely afford it without screwing up their precious CASM
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