Packrat

Everything on the Internet is true, don't you know that?

"Bonjour."

Hey, if he doesn't want to do hotel standby, I'd be happy to take his place. LOL!

twentyretardten

I bet you will, and for half the pay right? But you will do it for a year then be on here complaining about pay and schedule.

BP51

Good news folks!

We have just recently opened two Phenom 100 Captain positions and one King Air 350 Captain position. All three are located in the Dallas/Ft.Worth area.

PM me if you have any questions.

BP51

tiredcfi

I said nothing of the sort. That was someone else.

tiredcfi

Not good news for those that have the time and are seat locked!

EASPilot

Why exactly are you accessing company proprietary information when you no longer work here?

I wasn't saying I spent Christmas in Buf, I was predicting the other poster would. But you knew that didn't you?

Since you like numbers so much. Why don't you tell them the number of AirShare pilots with more than 5 years seniority that are not management?

Packrat

Nope. I'd take the job, but I'd NEVER undercut anyone's pay scale to do it. I was just pointing out that if he doesn't like the job, there are those of us out here who would be more than happy to replace him.

EASPilot

Everyone that is here now said the same thing you did. They have all changed their tune. Be careful what you wish for. The 1.5-2 year average longevity is not an anomaly. People finish their contracts and leave. We even had one girl turn down upgrade to quit. No job lined up. She just can't take it any more.

I wish I was in her position. Hopefully American or Delta call soon.

bgmann

You'll still complain at AA or DAL.

Junior. Reserve. Commute on planes who now have to be full to keep profit margins high and fight at least one more pilot who is senior to you for just one Jumpseat. Fly with a 64yo captain who has been flying for longer than you've been alive and gives you the option to shut up and hold on, or get off his ship and call scheduling. Crashpad it for 2-3 years and live with 12-21 people and ride buses and subways. Bad pay first or second year. Hotel vans are often not on time. Hotel brands might leave a lot to be desired. No rental car on layovers. PBS schedule bidding. Airlines not obeying contract rules and your union tells you to just grieve it. Hourly per diem of $1.65/hr really isn't enough to cover costs of a dinner meal plus a beer or two. Airline looks at you as a number and your way too expensive. Always fighting management. Unions are a waste and on who's team? Union games. Union fees. You might fly an MD-80. A bit harder training environment vs. FSI/CAE. Old Planes with 25,000 flight hours. Huge line up for departure at places like LGA and JFK. Four day trips. In the recent past you used to have to worry about when you'd be furloughed. Park at employee lot, wait, and ride employee bus. Airport security.

" I'm just sayin'!! "

Should I find more comments to add? I don't plan on going back to airlines.

bgmann

It's entirely possible that this is what happens when a pilot chases around trying to find a job that pays six-digits, works just 14 days a month, gets 4 weeks vacation per year, and is home every night.

Get stuck on the other side of the fence when the grass is the same shade of green as the side you left ...