Will SWA Ever Rival Legacy Pay??
07-12-2017, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mainlineAF
I also had the option to drop two 4 day trips this month if I wanted. I could have stayed at ~45 hours working 8 days or I could have picked up whatever I wanted.
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07-12-2017, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris99
Is this normal? How easy is it to drop trips at AA?
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It depends on your base/seat but for my seat I'd say I could easily drop 1 or 2 4 day trips a month, maybe more. I routinely fly wit guys who only fly 50-60 hours a month.
07-12-2017, 01:05 PM
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Man I'm jealous of that. Every so often it would be nice to drop a trip (without calling in sick). Not often (I like getting paid) but occasionally.
I also wish it were easier to trade down a 4 day to a 3 day.
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07-12-2017, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ZapBrannigan
Man I'm jealous of that. Every so often it would be nice to drop a trip (without calling in sick). Not often (I like getting paid) but occasionally.
I also wish it were easier to trade down a 4 day to a 3 day.
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I also wish it were easier to trade down a 4 day to a 3 day.
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07-13-2017, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by e6bpilot
This thread has definitely run its course. I really don't get why we are comparing airlines. All the majors are great at this point.
SWA isn't like other airlines. Our work rules, pay, and incentives in the contract make us a whole different animal. It's good or terrible depending on your perspective on life. If you like it here, great. The first true test of the the new SWA will be an economic downturn. I would watch my mouth until then.
We need some improvements in our contract. So do other airlines. This shouldn't come as a shock to anyone.
If you work for SWA and think you have somehow hit the lottery or are doing better than your neighbor, think again. It is just another big corporation, run by bean counters who will replace you with a cheaper alternative at the first available opportunity. All the feel good BS and swag points in the world won't pay your bills. When you pop the door on your retirement flight, feel free to gloat. Until then, I would maybe be a little more humble.
A. Frigging. Men.....
Somehow I missed this nugget of wisdom the first time through this thread.
Carry on......
07-14-2017, 01:15 PM
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May I?
I'm a bit afraid of re-kindling some of this discussion, but I have a question based on all the (overload) of information in this thread...
I'm hoping to get picked up by American, Southwest, or United soon. I anticipate I will have about 18 years in whichever company I (hopefully) get hired by.
It seems I would have very little time, if any, as a WB CA at United or American, so how does that play into these discussions (since for me, the relevance of comparing what a UA or AA WB CA makes vs a SWA CA probably isn't relevant to my situation)? I can see the benefit early in my career with SWA of being able to pick up the extra hours, etc., but to SLIP's point,... somewhere along the line I'm gonna wanna spend some time at home.
I've heard 10-12 years to make CA at SWA, is that about right? AA is expecting 6-8 years for a NB CA based on the surge of upcoming retirements.
To me, it seems SWA would be an advantage for the first 10-ish years (by picking up extra flights, etc), and then you start to fall behind your peers, especially if you don't want to have to fly 90 hours a month?
I'm hoping to get picked up by American, Southwest, or United soon. I anticipate I will have about 18 years in whichever company I (hopefully) get hired by.
It seems I would have very little time, if any, as a WB CA at United or American, so how does that play into these discussions (since for me, the relevance of comparing what a UA or AA WB CA makes vs a SWA CA probably isn't relevant to my situation)? I can see the benefit early in my career with SWA of being able to pick up the extra hours, etc., but to SLIP's point,... somewhere along the line I'm gonna wanna spend some time at home.
I've heard 10-12 years to make CA at SWA, is that about right? AA is expecting 6-8 years for a NB CA based on the surge of upcoming retirements.
To me, it seems SWA would be an advantage for the first 10-ish years (by picking up extra flights, etc), and then you start to fall behind your peers, especially if you don't want to have to fly 90 hours a month?
07-14-2017, 01:42 PM
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Its not how much you make, its what you do with it.
I know guys making well over $200K/yr who live paycheck to paycheck.
I also have a friend who works for the city of LA who makes well under $100k and has his house payed off and will retire at just over 50
And I bet there is a senior WB captain somewhere renting an apartment because his ex wives are enjoying his legacy pay.
I know guys making well over $200K/yr who live paycheck to paycheck.
I also have a friend who works for the city of LA who makes well under $100k and has his house payed off and will retire at just over 50
And I bet there is a senior WB captain somewhere renting an apartment because his ex wives are enjoying his legacy pay.
07-16-2017, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ROFF
Its not how much you make, its what you do with it.
I know guys making well over $200K/yr who live paycheck to paycheck.
I also have a friend who works for the city of LA who makes well under $100k and has his house payed off and will retire at just over 50
And I bet there is a senior WB captain somewhere renting an apartment because his ex wives are enjoying his legacy pay.
I know guys making well over $200K/yr who live paycheck to paycheck.
I also have a friend who works for the city of LA who makes well under $100k and has his house payed off and will retire at just over 50
And I bet there is a senior WB captain somewhere renting an apartment because his ex wives are enjoying his legacy pay.
^^^^^^^^^
This!!!
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