Originally Posted by CE750

if his motive is as a "hater" and someone trying to rain on our parade then I agree, he's indeed a tool... but some of what he said in this thread is true.. FDX CA is not indicative of the wage/work rule situation at 95% of pilot jobs today.. FDX should be at the top of the food chain, as the company is making hand over fist, but there are far too many people flying cargo, pax and such at 1/2 to 1/3 FDX wages.. why? I don't have the full answer.. but we need to come together and find a way to change it.

Originally Posted by sflpilot

It's very sad, but most pilots really don't care what they get paid. They just want to fly. I would bet that even if some of them were homeless they would not complain as long as they could keep flying.

Originally Posted by SkyHigh

As the years pass certified plumbers, electricians and telecommunications workers will earn more than airline pilots and lower rung business executives. Hey wait a minute, they already do earn more.

SkyHigh

Originally Posted by Airsupport

. most ups drivers are part time so they aren't entitled to benifits such as health care, 401k, and all the other stuff that workers should be entitled to.

Originally Posted by SkyHigh

Since being out of aviation I have been shocked to discover what the outside world earns for seemingly low rung jobs. Police, fire and UPS delivery men earn a regional captains wage after only a few years. My wife's uncle retired from delivering for UPS for 20 years and is very well off because of it. Last week a family friend accepted a position with a local auto dealership to be a finance specialist. His base is 80K and has the ability to hit 120k through commissions.

In America today we are blessed with a robust and generous university system. More than at any other time it is easy for anyone to get a college degree. Universities, community colleges and technical schools compete for students. All are interested in securing better pay and working conditions, but are they?

When one takes a look at the world of word the results seem puzzling. How is it that a ten year regional airline captain barely bests a UPS delivery guy? Why does a meth addicted construction worker net 43K per year in my area?

The reason is that increasingly people will trade pay and benefits for an interesting sounding job. Currently those with a little ambition and focus look to college for what they think will lead them to a better life and job. Occupations that require some skill and dedication in the blue collar sector are being passed up by people who think the rainbow lies with a higher education.

As the years pass certified plumbers, electricians and telecommunications workers will earn more than airline pilots and lower rung business executives. Hey wait a minute, they already do earn more.

SkyHigh

Originally Posted by HSLD

Instead of attacking the messenger, what about the message?

Originally Posted by N6724G

Please define a low rung job? I am a police officer and I think I earn every dime with what I deal with daily. In fact I think I deserve more