I find that this job is a ratio of hassle/reward. The difference between WB first officer and NB captain is only about $40k. To me it’s just not worth it. The up and down flying on the domestic side of the house actually beats me up much more than flying international (with the exception of South America, they kill me). Being a domestic captain would pay a few dollars more, but it would be more work and cost about 4-5 more days on the road as a commuter. I’ve also found that I really enjoy almost everything about WB flying. Having that choice is what makes this a pretty good job. I just hope that things improve soon and more people get to have that choice.

Very fair assessment. Choice is good. NB flying isn’t for everyone just as is WB flying. For some the pleasure is flip flopping back and forth as their career progresses.

https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsld=93206

Historic day - FAA Updates on the Max Return

-Final FSB report published on FSIMS.
—FAA rescinded the “grounding” order
- AD published for RTS.

Totally disagree with this statement. Training is not very good. JMO

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It’s much more consistent. I came from the CAL side, and while the 777 and 756 was pretty well run, the 737 was a disaster. I have never seen such inconsistency and sloppiness, both in training and on the line as what I saw back then. People on the line, including LCA’s didn’t even read checklist verbatim, and SOP’s were more of an ish-type of mentality. Instructors both in the school house and on the line regularly taught personal techniques as if they were book procedures. I don’t think that our current training department is any better or worse than Delta or American today, but it’s much, much better than what I went through at CAL.

Okay lol, it was an opinion and have been through plenty of tk courses. But hey think what you like.

What he said, no problem at all!!

I have to agree. I was a 756 instructor back at merger time and have been on the 737 for almost 8 years now and have seen a lot of progress on the 737 front. CAL 756 and 777 were great programs. 737 is improving continuously.

My experience with TK training is from both an instructor and student. I find that those who complain about training at UAL are generally unprepared, weak, lazy or just an odd duck. This is my third major airline and the training here is far and away the best of the three. If you put in the slightest bit of effort every transition and or CQ event is a breeze and you’ll be fully prepared for the line. If you’re one of those contrary morons that wants to be spoon fed, you’re going to have issues.