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02-15-2006 | 12:35 AM
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I also appreciate the comments of sarcasticpasi,
I have many airline pilot friends that talk very positive about being an airline pilot. I know pilots that are new to the cockpit as wel as seasoned Captains of Legacy airlines. In fact, our organization conducts programs to introduce youths to airline pilot and other aviation carers. You are probably right. Most people on message boards are probably the negative complainers and you find that in any profession. I will contiue to ask questions hopeing to get real answers honest and objective answers.
I have many airline pilot friends that talk very positive about being an airline pilot. I know pilots that are new to the cockpit as wel as seasoned Captains of Legacy airlines. In fact, our organization conducts programs to introduce youths to airline pilot and other aviation carers. You are probably right. Most people on message boards are probably the negative complainers and you find that in any profession. I will contiue to ask questions hopeing to get real answers honest and objective answers.
02-15-2006 | 05:21 AM
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Just heard this morning that bankruptcy judge has sided with Mesaba mgt. and voided all contracts. Old starting salary was $21K/yr. Will now be cut by 19%. Health care ins. costs to increase by 60%. By 2012 the starting salary with health care premiums will result in a gross pay of $10,700/yr. Sure you guys want to do this for a living???
02-15-2006 | 06:03 AM
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By 2012 the starting salary with health care premiums will result in a gross pay of $10,700/yr. Sure you guys want to do this for a living???
No thanks...The 135 job flying a van for 33K per year, Ram freight, Airnet, etc... are all sounding better and better...
-LA
No thanks...The 135 job flying a van for 33K per year, Ram freight, Airnet, etc... are all sounding better and better...
-LA
02-15-2006 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by N6724G
I also appreciate the comments of sarcasticpasi,
I have many airline pilot friends that talk very positive about being an airline pilot. I know pilots that are new to the cockpit as wel as seasoned Captains of Legacy airlines. In fact, our organization conducts programs to introduce youths to airline pilot and other aviation carers. You are probably right. Most people on message boards are probably the negative complainers and you find that in any profession. I will contiue to ask questions hopeing to get real answers honest and objective answers.
I have many airline pilot friends that talk very positive about being an airline pilot. I know pilots that are new to the cockpit as wel as seasoned Captains of Legacy airlines. In fact, our organization conducts programs to introduce youths to airline pilot and other aviation carers. You are probably right. Most people on message boards are probably the negative complainers and you find that in any profession. I will contiue to ask questions hopeing to get real answers honest and objective answers.
Since you and your organization are into ruining young lives why don't you pass out crack and meth samples while you are at it? At least drugs have the courtesy to kill you in the end. Aviation will rob one of their friends, family, financial security, self esteem and leave you completely lucid afterwards to think about how you ****ed your life away. I am sure that if you tried you could find a few people who are homeless or in prison who are happy about it, that doesnt mean that it is a good idea. I think it is irresponsible to sell a fading dream. You should research the facts for yourself on how many pilots are actually able to make a life out of it. Kids today are spending almost 200K on college and flight training expenses to get a job that pays 17K, and it is getting worse. For every one happy legacy pilot there are 15 angry ones and another 30 who never got their first real flying job. The future isn't very bright either. Why not let young kids live a healthy productive life and have at least a chance? You could drive them to an American Idol audition or encourage them to become artists.
SkyHigh
02-17-2006 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyHigh
N6724G
Since you and your organization are into ruining young lives why don't you pass out crack and meth samples while you are at it? At least drugs have the courtesy to kill you in the end. Aviation will rob one of their friends, family, financial security, self esteem and leave you completely lucid afterwards to think about how you ****ed your life away. I am sure that if you tried you could find a few people who are homeless or in prison who are happy about it, that doesnt mean that it is a good idea. I think it is irresponsible to sell a fading dream. You should research the facts for yourself on how many pilots are actually able to make a life out of it. Kids today are spending almost 200K on college and flight training expenses to get a job that pays 17K, and it is getting worse. For every one happy legacy pilot there are 15 angry ones and another 30 who never got their first real flying job. The future isn't very bright either. Why not let young kids live a healthy productive life and have at least a chance? You could drive them to an American Idol audition or encourage them to become artists.
SkyHigh
Since you and your organization are into ruining young lives why don't you pass out crack and meth samples while you are at it? At least drugs have the courtesy to kill you in the end. Aviation will rob one of their friends, family, financial security, self esteem and leave you completely lucid afterwards to think about how you ****ed your life away. I am sure that if you tried you could find a few people who are homeless or in prison who are happy about it, that doesnt mean that it is a good idea. I think it is irresponsible to sell a fading dream. You should research the facts for yourself on how many pilots are actually able to make a life out of it. Kids today are spending almost 200K on college and flight training expenses to get a job that pays 17K, and it is getting worse. For every one happy legacy pilot there are 15 angry ones and another 30 who never got their first real flying job. The future isn't very bright either. Why not let young kids live a healthy productive life and have at least a chance? You could drive them to an American Idol audition or encourage them to become artists.
SkyHigh
Don't pay SkyHigh any mind, just hurry over his little bridge, and you'll be fine!
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