I used to be able to handle those kinds.of days when I was 26, no way that I could today! I'm tired just reading that..

I'm over 70 and to me it's not that bad. I guess I'm use to it because at the 121 airline I worked at previously 3-5 leg days was, and still is, normal.

My hat’s off to you sir. Had breakfast yesterday, turning 70 this week, flying for a 135 operator. Enjoys the heck out of it too.

I flew 121 for close to 40 years too. Over 20 years as a line trainer and check airman. 4 leg days was the norm too. Walked onto the jet… placed my bag in the overhead. Grabbed a cop of coffee, passing the galley, on the way to the cockpit, took my seat. Did the usual preps and checklists. Then the thump as the main entry was closed… pressed the Master Caution to verify Doors closed and off we went.

No bag slinging, catering issues, fueling issues, flight plans… fairly benign for the most part. Most labor intensive, before real computer paperwork, was accomplishing a manual W&B using average weight units which was not so bad. Yeah… some typical issues arose… Mx. hotels, catering, Pax/Fas, yada yada.

I would enjoy to continue on, as I enjoyed the training and checking duties. But could not do with under a 135 program. Too many hats to wear.

I have heard there is an 18 month training agreement/promissory note at Plane Sense. Does anyone know how much the note is for and is it prorated?

$12,000 and it is prorated.

When did this start? I thought training contracts were something that was long gone from Aviation.

Almost every 135 has a training contract, even survey companies can have them. Airlines are the only ones that do not have them (except Republic).

The last time I had to sign a training contract was at Planesense, and I left there in 2013, and had 4 different 91/135 jobs since, before I started at the airlines.

6 different companies in the past 10 years? Lol, I don't think you're helping the argument against a contract.

Two of those jobs went away when the departments closed. Next?