ASA Pilots Picket . . .
08-21-2007, 08:37 PM
#11
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Joined APC: Jun 2005
Position: Retired
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Originally Posted by Blackhawk
Huh???? What ARE you talking about??? I have NEVER read anywhere that a pilot can only work 1000 hours a year. I you can find it, please post it as I would like to pass it on to the FAA and the airlines.
Now, I do know about a regulation that states a pilot can only FLY 1000 hours a year. Big difference.
Now, I do know about a regulation that states a pilot can only FLY 1000 hours a year. Big difference.
I think a more realistic factor to divide hourly pay by hours on the job would be more like 3 or 4.
08-21-2007, 09:02 PM
#12
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: A320
Posts: 1,308
It's amazing what the general public actually THINKS we get paid. When ever Im at a party or around some relatively smart people I ask them "what do you think I get paid as an airline pilot"? I'm always so tempted to ask because everyone gives me the same line: "makin the big bucks now that you are a pilot". I can honestly say that I have never met anyone that has quoted me any less than 80k a year to start. And these are business people from all over the country might I add. They are absolutley amazed and embarrassed when I tell them the truth. I don't know where they get this idea from but we need to start spreading the word as much as we can. It will hopefully hit the right person or group of people that can help make a change. I know it's a long shot but we gotta keep our chins up.
08-21-2007, 09:08 PM
#13
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Joined APC: May 2007
Position: JS32 FO
Posts: 848
When people ask me about pay, I tell them that I can only get paid for X amount of hours, but it takes more time than that to do the work. They always wonder how that can be. Then you can explain the necessary preflight, wx brief, planning, etc that gets them to Point B safely. Kills two birds with one stone. Figuratively of course.
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