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It is tragic that an O-3 that goes to the sandbox can make more than most narrowbody airline captains. I suppose that's why ANG slots are so difficult to come by; if I was AD there's no way I'd leave before I put in 20 unless I could keep wearing the uniform part-time toward retirement.
Excuse me! You think it's tragic a capt makes more than a NB airline capt. How many times have you been over there? How long! have you been over there? My guess NADA! Probably never wore a military uniform either. Was over in the "sandbox" many times during 90- 95, so I can speak from experience. Just what does a nb capt do? T/O and land. What responsibliity does a nb capt have compared to an O-3? Not many. Does he have to worry about a sam coming up his a$$? I think not! the nb capt is gone from home maybe 14 -15 days a month. Try 6 - 12 months! Originally Posted by BoilerUP
No worries friend; I never thought you were getting preachy.It is tragic that an O-3 that goes to the sandbox can make more than most narrowbody airline captains. I suppose that's why ANG slots are so difficult to come by; if I was AD there's no way I'd leave before I put in 20 unless I could keep wearing the uniform part-time toward retirement.
There's too much to go on and on. So, the bottom line, anyone over in the box should be paid double what they're makeing now.