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    • Warning to Airlines: Flight Instructor Shortage Could Create Long-Term Problems [view article]
      After 22 years in aviation and 10 at one of the best legacy carriers, I'm not making 6 figures, but here's a link to some careers where you can get that:

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      I got a real estate license last year. Maybe, I'll try that. Good Luck.       Apr 03 02:24 PM
    • Will Delta Agree to Northwest's Offer Without Pilot Consent? [view article]
      Simple Logic. You are exactly right. The only thing I would add is this: Delta pilots sacrificed the pension. It was very painful. But, in return, thousands of our most senior pilots retired. If NW pilots are willing to make a similar sacrifice and motivate their senior pilots to leave, the relative seniority might make more sense. But, unless NWA MEC can do a better job of communicating, it sounds like they are either unaware of the pension sacrifice, or simply wanting to have their cake and eat it, too. When I talk to others flying the line at Delta, I haven't heard anyone point to even one benefit that Delta pilots would get from a combination with NW. In an atmosphere of spiraling wage and work rule concessions, we're not eager for more. Apr 02 11:46 AM
    • Will Delta Agree to Northwest's Offer Without Pilot Consent? [view article]
      dateofhire. quick question for you. I guess with that logic, you're comfortable combining the NW list with mesaba's and stepping aside while the RJ first officer ($40/hr) that was hired the day before you slips into your DC-9 Captain seat ($120/hr). I absolutely understand a NWA pilots desire to promote DOH, but I think what Delta management understands, is that Delta pilots have given alot in the past 4 years. We're done. At some point, you can't get any more concessions. We are at that point. I would love to improve the circumstances of the NW pilots, just not at my expense. Apr 02 11:29 AM
    • Warning to Airlines: Flight Instructor Shortage Could Create Long-Term Problems [view article]
      I work for a major. After a 40% paycut and the loss of our pension, I'm still making a livable wage. But, here's the problem: I was always top of my class (high school, college). I was an Air Force officer /pilot and went to graduate school. When I decided to work for the airlines, I went to American Eagle and earned less than $1000/mo. That was okay, because I knew that when I had paid my dues, I would eventually end up at a major making a huge salary, with great benefits. That's all changed. After 10 years in the majors (and 22 years in aviation) I won't see 6 digits anytime soon. My wife makes more as a computer programmer. I'm not complaining, but this article hits the nail on the head. If there's no incentive to get the training and pay the dues (no significant salary opportunities), who's going to fill the positions? Honestly, you're eventually going to fill the seats with unqualified candidates that can't do better anywhere else. It's a very long lead time, that no one seems to see but Mr. Hui. I'm afraid, what's in jeopardy, is aviation's enviable safety record. When you see me walking the picket line soon, please understand that I'm not really there to improve my personal circumstances, I'll be there, attempting to shore up the future of a profession I love; a profession that's currently headed in the wrong direction. Apr 02 10:57 AM
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