Turbosina

I'm starting to think that the only reliable path to a financially comfortable life as a 121 pilot is to become independently wealthy in another career field, sell your company, and then 'retire' to a 121 gig.

PilotPanda

aw man seriously?! I was 1 week too late

Flymeaway

Well...they're getting paid 10 hours/month I believe. So $500. It's not nothing, and they're accruing longevity so that's a little something too I guess, but it's not like the rest of us on CPTO getting 50 hours a month either. You aren't going to survive on $500 a month though, and I doubt many could go back to their previous jobs.

CRJiceADsucks

You guys are jealous of people who quit previous aviation jobs, and were thrown out of training, and probably were unable to go back to their previous jobs, then were given a choice between 10,000 ish per year pay before tax, or having health insurance by the company and unemployment paid out?

I’m glad they have the 20 hour per month option if they can’t qualify for unemployment and it’s good the company gave it to them, but it’s enough to survive and that’s it.

Flymeaway

Oh man, don't come to this career for the money. If you aren't happy with $100-$120k/year as a regional captain, you should go back to your old career now before it's too late. I'm really happy here. I'm treated more than fairly. My kids are mostly grown and I don't feel like I'm missing out on their formative years while I'm gone. Plus the time apart helps my wife and I have more patience with each other when I'm home. I'm not buying any boats or airplanes or third homes for my second mistress, but my wife also works (and wants to work) and between us we live comfortably. And I enjoy coming to work every day.

If I ever decide and have the opportunity to move on to a major, I'll probably buy that boat and airplane and other toys that I hope will make me happy but that in the end, won't. If you came into aviation on the promise of a $300k salary instead of a love for flying, you made the wrong move.

HulkaBurger

Go read his post history. You'll get your answer. 🤣

Myfingershurt

I dunno. The guys that come into this job for the love of flying are the ones that will vote in terrible contracts just to have a flying job. I think those guys are what kill the industry. Passion doesn’t belong in the workplace.

HulkaBurger

What a ridiculous statement.

Myfingershurt

Let me clarify. Passion doesn’t belong on the labor side. When management knows you love your work they know they can convince you to do it for less. I for one only became a pilot for the potential of a decent salary without having to work very hard. I’m lazy. It fit. Here I am.

PossibleDeviation

The trainees sent home are receiving 20 hrs/month pay and are still on the seniority list. I believe that is more than what Mesa line pilots were offered for their leave.