I could be wrong, not the first time. But I recall UAL 744 CA max out was somewhere around 335/hr. 757 was around 225.

Blown away by the contracts yes. But attracted more than anything by their stability (at least I am). If I can get around 6 figures without worry losing my job tomorrow that would be a great feeling.

BOTH are important, and BOTH were good by 2000-2001.

We need to work back to that, and stop whoring ourselves out to the likes of VA, B6 and Skybus!

and guys.. understand, it wasn't pilot pay that ruined the airlines. Fuel costs, 9/11 down turn, and airline mismanagement are all far more to blame.

The easy place to cut however (as fuel prices, and incompetence are harder to manage) is pilot pay. Damn overpaid pilots!

You meant that as sarcasim right? I haven't been able to purchase anything with QOL items.....I'd rather have my $5000 / month back...

I says: Gimme the QOL & the $$$

Hey guys, after close to 20yrs military, I've thrown my hat in the ring with SWA (awaiting the March Decision Board). I've watched the industry from the sidelines for quite sometime, but I'm no doubt naive about a lot of things compared to many of you. In the constant quest for higher knowledge, does anybody have suggestions on a "go-to" source (ie book) that objectively discusses labor, management, unions, LCC, regionals, 9/11, deregulation, etc.

The two quotes below from within this thread kinda got me to thinkin:

I think a book called "Hard Landing" may answer some of your questions. One that may not be as objective is "Flying the Line" Vols 1 and 2. I know you are not going to an ALPA carrier, but good info as well.

ALPA needs to write a vol. 3 "Flying the Line III, the RJ Years".

Bravo on your 20 years! That LTC retirement paycheck will help you a lot..

Flying the Line Vol 1 and 2 are a MUST read... Contact ALPA for a free copy.

Thanks for the advice. Just ordered Hard Landing via amazon. Can't find the free Flying the Line from ALPA. Maybe I'll call Monday.

Oh yeah, I'm ANG so I won't be joing the Check-of-the-month club until age 60...plus I'm just transitioning from f/t to p/t with the Guard for now, but that'll still help a little with the $$$.

Its too bad.....SWA gives new hires a copy of Hard Landing. At least they used to.