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10-17-2019, 06:31 AM
#11
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Originally Posted by ASAPsafetyGUY
With increased hiring at the big three, are captains here moving to places like that? I doubt it but I thought I'd ask anyway.
10-17-2019, 06:38 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by ASAPsafetyGUY
With increased hiring at the big three, are captains here moving to places like that? I doubt it but I thought I'd ask anyway.
A younger FO frustrated in base or with dreams of wide body flying might, but with a relatively young pilot group I would make my career plan here based off growth not attrition
10-17-2019, 08:02 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by CAirBear
This last month I moved up 8 spots. Could have been a retirement or two, but there are always going to be some (with a lot of years left) that make the move if they want to.
10-17-2019, 08:57 AM
#14
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Position: baller, shot caller
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Originally Posted by RemoveB4flght
It would be safe to say the average age of a Spirit captain is mid 40’s and 5-7 years seniority. If you’re a line holder and hit the top of the current pay scale while saving 30% (matching the company direct contribution) it would be tough to make a legacy jump pay off.
A younger FO frustrated in base or with dreams of wide body flying might, but with a relatively young pilot group I would make my career plan here based off growth not attrition
A younger FO frustrated in base or with dreams of wide body flying might, but with a relatively young pilot group I would make my career plan here based off growth not attrition
10-17-2019, 10:03 AM
#15
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Position: On the bus,seat 0A
Posts: 3,228
Originally Posted by SSlow
Agreed. Some of us are looking at 30+ years in the left seat and if you're anywhere close to upgrading it doesn't make much sense to leave given the amount of money you can be socking away in long term investments at such a young age. I'm going to have a pretty sweet portfolio before age 40 that I wouldn't have if I left for a legacy right now. Jumping ship to a legacy over upgrading at NK is a tough sell unless you're commuting and want to live in base at a legacy.
10-17-2019, 10:18 AM
#17
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Position: baller, shot caller
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Originally Posted by symbian simian
Second year FO pay at UPS is more than 5 year captain pay here...
10-17-2019, 10:26 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by Judge Smails
Is this one of those alternative facts?
NK 72 hours, $206/hr : $14,832
Anyone staying here for the money is wrong.
10-17-2019, 10:31 AM
#20
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Position: Da Bus, Left
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Originally Posted by symbian simian
Flying with a guy that’s waiting for a class at UPS, 81 hours guarantee, $190 per hour : $15,390
NK 72 hours, $206/hr : $14,832
Anyone staying here for the money is wrong.
NK 72 hours, $206/hr : $14,832
Anyone staying here for the money is wrong.
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