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Old 25th Sep 2019, 08:58
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zeddb
 
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Deepest sympathy to my friends at TCX, happened to me three times. I joined WZZ as a DEC (previously an SFO) and being LTN based is a decent enough job. The opportunity is there and a job is a job at the end of the day. Try to ignore the negativity, yes it can be hard work, yes the training can be a challenge (they don’t give commands away, despite what some claim) but nothing that folk with the experience of the TCX crews couldn’t deal with.

LTN is a good base, mostly 2 sector days and expansion is ongoing. There are some overnight flights and long turnarounds but show me anywhere that’s perfect. Of course no long haul and unlikely to be any trips to the Caribbean even with the 321LR but it could be a lot worse. As a year 1 Captain, expect around 6.5-7k/month after deductions (including bond repayment), SFO around 4K, made up of basic plus distance and landing pay.

Virgin also recruiting for those wanting long haul although a much longer wait for upgrade.

Good luck
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