Oooohhhooo,
Interwebs tough guy!

 

Your position is indeed "precarious", by all means try it and see how you like it....

 

I haven't seen such an entertaining RAH thread since the F9/RAH debacle.

 

This coming from the regional crj CA lifer. I bet chicks seriously dig you at the hotel bar. Do you leave your epaulettes on as well? Dumb question. Of course you do.

 

Awwwa,
Unfortunately not allowed to be in a bar in uniform, there goes your shot at the local talent, but hang on tight, upgrade, spend a few years collecting that magic 1000TPIC 121 style, then apply to UAL and take that huge paycheck to Amsterdam, where your fistfull of hundreds will allow you to lose your virginity. You might be a little more relaxed.

 

I tried to avoid doing this, but in the interest of getting this thread back on track, here it goes. There are three reasons why you and you alone are a lifer. You doubt your own abilities as a pilot and couldn't stand to be rejected in an interview. Second, you just plain suck and couldn't get hired anywhere else. Lastly, you are an undereducated coward who feared going to a real airline where you would be belittled in person just as you are trying to do on here. All that seniority and QOL stuff is a crock. Regionals are stepping stones for better careers and nothing more. You suck, we all know it.......move along.

 

 

You're absolutely right! A guy like you should really do the smart thing and never apply to UAL. It's a total mess over here! Really regretting leaving the stable regional airline industry as well as that lucrative pay. Stay far away ClickClick... stay far away!

 

I worked for a decent commuter for eight years, living in base for the vast majority of that time frame. I'd judge my QOL at that time as "good".

I left for what was arguably one of the crappiest majors last year and have never looked back, except for the pay. Went from about $100k to $45k that first year, although the truth is my QOL didn't suffer in the least. Still put money in the bank. Second year I'm on track for $115k, which is plenty. To make that at my commuter I had to hustle, open time trips, working lots of high credit trips etc. Here I just show up and do one leg.

What I lost in money I gained in QOL and I wholeheartedly agree with you. Instead of working the requisite 4 four-days a month at my commuter, I spent one month on reserve in a crashpad, and then the rest as a long call sitting at home. Worked 6-8 days a month, longest stretch off was 23 during a normal month, no vacation or leave used. I feel like I've been on a year long vacation, and haven't called out sick even once. It's unbelievable but I actually feel rested now, all the time.

Once we move to base life will get even better. I really can't wait.

For those looking to move on, this guys attitude is one major reason I look back at my time at the commuters and shake my head. The nice thing about the majors is the guys in the left seat have been doing it for decades. There are very few inferiority complexes here. They treat everyone including the F/A's with respect. It's eye opening and a breath of fresh air. Kind of like stepping back in time to the way things "used to be" (to be fair, most are 60+!). I really do enjoy flying with them, and haven't ever been "lectured" like what happens at the commuters.

 

CCB not that you care but until today I always thought your opinions were worth reading on here, the FOs I have flown with have saved my bacon many times and their opinions have always been valued on most everything that happens on this job. Did you just find out that your wife has been cheating on you or something? Jesus