Originally Posted by pilotgolfer (Post 2730770)

There are high paying jobs overseas for type rated pilots with PIC time. A320 is in high demand. Does it hurt to have a backup plan if something bad happens in the industry domestically?

It was tongue in cheek. Its happened before, it could happen again.

Originally Posted by pilotgolfer (Post 2725067)

I live in base. BWI 20 mins, DCA 45 mins, IAD 75 mins. The guppy would of been easier...lots of time on it. I flew the Bus at another place so I thought I would give it a try. I’d like to get 1000 PIC on it as an insurance policy.

Cue the doom and gloom projections!

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 2732082)

Overseas Bus gigs? 300-500 PIC on type is the new 1000 PIC. They’re getting desperate in the ME and central/eastern Asia.

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 2732222)

You couldn't pay me enough to fly in sandland.

Originally Posted by Andy (Post 2732222)

You couldn't pay me enough to fly in sandland.

Originally Posted by F15andMD11 (Post 2732987)

Unless you were furloughed. Then I bet they could. A few UA pilots had to fly for them during the dark decade...