Originally Posted by donkimh (Post 1036585)

Maybe I need to explain. I am a lifetime AF pilot. Never flew for the airlines. As I read this thread, it looks like it is by and for airline types. Y'all speak a totally different language than I do. I have no idea what all this stuff means. Short calls, RSV, 135s, etc. I have no idea what it is y'all are saying.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.

Originally Posted by WolfpackC17 (Post 1036596)

donk,

I feel your pain...I retired last summer and also had a very hard time deciphering the civilian flying world/nomenclature. Not trying to be an ass, but you got to go out and "earn" that knowledge and not have anyone spoon feed it to you. Your exact questions have been asked in this very thread (hint, the search function here at Airline Pilot Central (APC) is pretty good).

Also, I STRONGLY recommend this book: Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot. I got it off of Amazon for $54 and it was well worth the cost.

WpC17

Originally Posted by PilotJ3 (Post 1036674)

Best book ever!!! Use that for your interviews and you're set!

Originally Posted by BaronRouge380 (Post 1036680)

You are correct! Just bought it and I love it. I wish I knew about it sooner.

Originally Posted by rickt86 (Post 1036572)

DUDE COME ON, 90% of these questions were answered in the last 10 pages! READ :D

Originally Posted by donkimh (Post 1036585)

Maybe I need to explain. I am a lifetime AF pilot. Never flew for the airlines. As I read this thread, it looks like it is by and for airline types. Y'all speak a totally different language than I do. I have no idea what all this stuff means. Short calls, RSV, 135s, etc. I have no idea what it is y'all are saying.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.

Originally Posted by donkimh (Post 1036585)

Maybe I need to explain. I am a lifetime AF pilot. Never flew for the airlines. As I read this thread, it looks like it is by and for airline types. Y'all speak a totally different language than I do. I have no idea what all this stuff means. Short calls, RSV, 135s, etc. I have no idea what it is y'all are saying.
I spent two hours last night reading this and am just confused...much like you would probably be if you sat in on an Air Force staff meeting as we tossed around our jargon and acronyms.
So what I was hoping for was something to the effect of: "You'll end up making about $XXK a year before taxes. If you get based in DFW and are sitting reserve, you'll end up being home XX nights a month. There is no telling what will happen to Eagle but it looks like it will fold in three years because..."
Something that an outsider could understand.
Those of you who enjoy throwing snide comments because it makes you feel more manly, go for it. But those of you who really want to help an outsider, I'd be much obliged.

Originally Posted by ERJF15 (Post 1036716)

Didn't you ask the same questions before you got hired? :cool:

Originally Posted by cruz5350 (Post 1036728)

he did, but he is an airline pilot now so he is a rocket scientist.

Originally Posted by ERJF15 (Post 1036718)

You don't have enough post to send a PM. Do you have an email that doesn't have your name in it?