XJT Pilot is just a mad guy/gal in general.

 

Not so sure if that's true, just flew with a guy that couldn't stop telling me about what a great job his wife had as a teacher... Great pay, benefits, etc. Some areas must take better care of teachers than others?.

 

I've not replied in years. I've been here at my airline for 7 years as an fo and have over 5000 hours in my plane on that seat alone, yet i'm still considered not experienced enough nor deserving enough for an upgrade by some. When certain people post on here saying that they signed onto ' XYZ ' airline and their dealing with not upgrading for 2-3 years it makes me cringe and I only take some solace in the fact that they indeed are children and their thought process is flawed. Many of us have cashed in and spent longer than you have total time in vacation or sick time, yet you feel the nerve to spout on a forum that you deserve and are entitled to much more. I understand their position, I just wish they would speak and act and dress and carry themselves as such because lately i'm seeing a class of pilot that leaves me wishing I were at another career.

 

To add.
Not being paid while your in training.
Having to share a hotel room while in training.
Required uniform is paid by the employee.
Being at work and not getting paid

I'm sure many can add to this list but this "professional" career is a joke
I'm 7 years in at Pinnacle and I take home between 2000 and 2200$ a month. I took almost a 10$ an hour pay cut because 80% of my fellow pilots think that's all we're worth.
Sad sad state this profession has become.

 

Until EVERYONE takes a stand, it'll never improve

 

and we resort to fake names and forum boards to voice our frustration like little kids.

either suck it up and deal with it, or get out and lets start the picket lines. we cant have our cake and eat it to. we need to be united as one, it is DISTGUSTING AND WRONG how we are treated.

 

How do you lose 900/mo in taxes? Are contributing a large amount to a 401k?

I see Republic 3rd yr pay @ $36/hr. That's $2700/mo gross.

 

Could be hotels, parking fees, uniforms, lots of little things that add up.

 

"True, regional airline first officer (FO) pay is not now a living wage. Why not approach this period as a low-paid apprenticeship."

There goes the neighborhood...

 

Let your feet do the talking. Best thing I ever did. If you want to fly, support your local FBO.