Thanks for the responses gentlemen, that actually provided some understanding as to the reactions I get.

Cheers

 

Also, whether you like NJA or not, if you are an NJA pilot you are a tired all the time lol.

 

actually the pace has become more humane , going forward from 2018, of course I’m not including the current pandemics toll on our pace which had actually became at once quite steady, and measured in my fleet ( the mighty XLS )before the world came to a halt in March.

 

Bingo. Somebody hired in mid-2005 has been a captain for well over a decade. Someone hired in mid-2006 has been an FO this entire time.

 

NJ is a good job, no doubt. Very good benefits, decent retirement contribution. But after 2 1/2 years at Brown, I kick myself in the arse for not applying sooner. As a third year FO I will make more than a topped out small cabin Captain, working 3-4 days less a month and being home much more. First 18 months was rough, no sugar coating, but I fly maybe 5-6 nights a month now. The ability to manipulate my schedule still surprises me to this day. I haven’t worked weekends in a few months. I could go on.. 12% DC, pension, etc, etc. And as far as the job itself is concerned, this job is infinitely easier.

For those considering NJ, unfortunately this virus situation has ravaged our industry, and if already at NJ, hold on to that job for dear life. After having been at NJ for 15+ years, I firmly believe the holy grail of pilot jobs are UPS and Fedex!

 

Who are both still actively hiring. In fact I think 5 people at NJA just dropped off the seniority list to go to brown. Smart move, even with everything going on right now.

 

FedEx and UPS are *always* smart moves!

 

One for sure started in July class.

 

holy grail of pilot jobs AT THE MOMENT. there I corrected for you. It’s all timing. I am sure in 2010 those furloughed UPS pilots didn’t think so.

 

I flew with one of the furloughed UPS guys briefly at USA Jet a DC9 operator during that period , he was slightly bitter to say the least , he got picked up by FedEx and subsequently FedEx’ed his resignation letter to Brown , not only burning that bridge , but nuking it , he was a funny dude 😂✊