Regional benefits.
08-05-2019, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Midwest0713
I’m not sure which Regional would be best as whatever major they bleed into is a huge consideration also for the same considerations.
08-05-2019, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Cujo665
If you don’t need part 121, Gama has 100% paid health insurance with zero deductibles.
Why does anyone go to a 121 than you ask? The "chance" to make more over the course of your career, especially if you are young. If you are older than I think they balance out pretty even. Also, longer upgrade times and the need to fill multiple roles in the service of your clients, would be several more reasons people avoid it.
08-05-2019, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Midwest0713
First time poster. Which Regional has the best benefits for a pilots wife and kids? Looking into medical and retirement especially. Have a special needs son with cerebral palsy/cognitive delays and need concrete numbers because I have to have good medical for him as his care needs are high and I need to figure out retirement for myself and his care for his life also. I’m not sure which Regional would be best as whatever major they bleed into is a huge consideration also for the same considerations.
I certainly wouldn't pick a regional solely on who they are affiliated with at the major level in terms of the health insurance offered.
08-14-2019, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jonnyjetprop
Piedmont’s health insurance is fantastic as well.
As for retirement Piedmont gives a 1% DC along with 50% match of 6% less than 4 years of service then 9% 4-9 years, and 10% 10-14 years.
Once you flow to AA you'll get a 16% DC. Healthcare costs seem to double at AA but your paycheck will be 2-3x as much.
It takes a bit of time to flow to AA unless you get hired outside the flow, which has been happening more often recently, but a huge upside to Piedmont is that you'll have the option to move on to a legacy via the flow and the pay, schedule, and retirement contributions are much better there.
08-14-2019, 11:43 AM
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Sounds like you need stability much more than the “best” plan. I’d heavily favor a wholly owned carrier if (as I presume if you’re concerned about retirement) you’re planning to make a career at a regional.
Are you able to move your son and if not where do you live?
Are you able to move your son and if not where do you live?
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