|
I'm in my 20's, on track to make between 80-90k as a regional CA 3 years out of school. My friends who graduated from college with business/finance/accounting degrees are making far less.
The job market isn't great out there, and while I believe we are underpaid it isn't exactly sunshine and roses outside of the aviation industry. |
Originally Posted by HeavyDriver
(Post 2089236)
I must have done something wrong.
No college... No debt... Not a Major Airline... Been a captain on a widebody since my 20's... 6 figure income for 25 plus years... Never less than 14 days at home a month... Took care of my own retirement... Own my home out right... 3 NORMAL grown kids with jobs and with grand children... And I'm told constantly how much my career, QOL and airline sucks... My next door neighbor...in debt, 4th wife, one kid in jail, and works at Home Depot...(Retired from Delta)...don't get me started on the retired United guy down the street...lol I really screwed up and should have listened to everyone who knows everything about everything, instead of taking responsibility in my own future... "Luck favors the prepared...darling" incredibles |
Originally Posted by FrequentFly3r
(Post 2089276)
A heavy CA in your 20s? I don't know any heavy FOs in their 20s now. Not bashing you at all, just saying that things are different.
|
Originally Posted by adspilot
(Post 2089515)
Says the guy who went running to PSA after they undercut other pilots to take their planes. And you talk about balls.
|
Originally Posted by Dhood84
(Post 2089151)
You're in the wrong business then my friend. It's full of *******s with A type personalities who throw you under the bus then back it up after it rolled over you. Thick skin is a must and you have to be able to play with the big boys.
DH If you're in a good place with a great pilot group, the people you'll fly with are the exact opposite of your description - and yeah, there's always the 2%. Anybody that flies in the left seat (or in the right seat) and acts like an as*hole can be put in their place pretty easily. Nobody should have to put up with that - and the 2% are usually the bitter and uncultured who would hate any job anyway and feel like the world owes them everything. |
|
Originally Posted by HeavyDriver
(Post 2089236)
I must have done something wrong.
No college... No debt... Not a Major Airline... Been a captain on a widebody since my 20's... 6 figure income for 25 plus years... Never less than 14 days at home a month... Took care of my own retirement... Own my home out right... 3 NORMAL grown kids with jobs and with grand children... And I'm told constantly how much my career, QOL and airline sucks... My next door neighbor...in debt, 4th wife, one kid in jail, and works at Home Depot...(Retired from Delta)...don't get me started on the retired United guy down the street...lol I really screwed up and should have listened to everyone who knows everything about everything, instead of taking responsibility in my own future... "Luck favors the prepared...darling" incredibles |
I can see why some of you are stuck at the regional level. Sad.
|
Originally Posted by Captainobvious
(Post 2089112)
True satisfaction can only come through a proper relationship with Jesus Christ.
|
Originally Posted by HeavyDriver
(Post 2089236)
I must have done something wrong.
No college... No debt... Not a Major Airline... Been a captain on a widebody since my 20's... 6 figure income for 25 plus years... Never less than 14 days at home a month... Took care of my own retirement... Own my home out right... 3 NORMAL grown kids with jobs and with grand children... And I'm told constantly how much my career, QOL and airline sucks... My next door neighbor...in debt, 4th wife, one kid in jail, and works at Home Depot...(Retired from Delta)...don't get me started on the retired United guy down the street...lol I really screwed up and should have listened to everyone who knows everything about everything, instead of taking responsibility in my own future... "Luck favors the prepared...darling" incredibles |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 06:59 PM. |
Website Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands