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Thanks for the words. I've got my undergrad in Aviation from EKU and my MAS from ERAU in Aeronautics and Avn/Aerospace Mgmt. I've also been to the AF advanced instrument school, which I think would look good on a resume as well.
No, not really. I really don't have any of my peers that have separated and gone to the airlines. I don't know why....maybe that's because the bonus was still around and there were a lot of takers for the guys that are a couple years my senior. I do have some buds that are in the guard though and I have thought about that option to help me make the civilian transition and give me more time to start networking with guys in the majors. I'm sure the guard is loaded with guys that also fly with the airlines. I am starting to see more of my peers separating (since the bonus is now only 5 yrs and will likely be gone next year) so I think as the years pass I will know more guys flying for the airlines.
Or maybe I should just try to suck it up for 10 more years? It seems like everything that I'm reading indicates the salaries keep going lower. Looking at the SWA pay charts, it looks like it would be about a 75K a year pay cut for the first few years.....but in the long run, after about 4-5 years, I would be back where I'm at now and start making more around the 6 year point.
Decisions, Decisions. If anyone else has been in the same situation and has any lessons learned to pass along, I'm all ears. Cheers!
Duke
Originally Posted by Duke
WLDPLT,Thanks for the words. I've got my undergrad in Aviation from EKU and my MAS from ERAU in Aeronautics and Avn/Aerospace Mgmt. I've also been to the AF advanced instrument school, which I think would look good on a resume as well.
No, not really. I really don't have any of my peers that have separated and gone to the airlines. I don't know why....maybe that's because the bonus was still around and there were a lot of takers for the guys that are a couple years my senior. I do have some buds that are in the guard though and I have thought about that option to help me make the civilian transition and give me more time to start networking with guys in the majors. I'm sure the guard is loaded with guys that also fly with the airlines. I am starting to see more of my peers separating (since the bonus is now only 5 yrs and will likely be gone next year) so I think as the years pass I will know more guys flying for the airlines.
Or maybe I should just try to suck it up for 10 more years? It seems like everything that I'm reading indicates the salaries keep going lower. Looking at the SWA pay charts, it looks like it would be about a 75K a year pay cut for the first few years.....but in the long run, after about 4-5 years, I would be back where I'm at now and start making more around the 6 year point.
Decisions, Decisions. If anyone else has been in the same situation and has any lessons learned to pass along, I'm all ears. Cheers!
Duke
Duke,
I was a GS13 with special salary rate (pilot) at my reserve unit. About year 3 at CAL to equal the pay. You should find a guard/reserve job. This will make up the close to the difference in your pay. Close anyway. SWA you will probably be back to = pay at 2nd year. Don't sweat the change. You can fly mil and civ and make a helluva lot money. I am very junior at CAL. I flew 3 days in Dec (had Christmas on call but home) and 6 days so far in Jan. Sitting at home watching the kids grow up. Good luck, send me a PM and we can exchange emails. Maybe we can find you an appropriate reserve/guard unit. Cheers.