Originally Posted by
VariablePitchP
They’ll have had seven years of constant holds and being totally mucked about to now perhaps be ready to do a real front line tour. In their 30s, the mess life has worn off, and despite the investment and sacrifices, are making less than a day 1 FO at any of the above discussed carriers.
Drag out military flying for another decade to get 1500 hours and maybe an ATPL on the side and still only half way to a commercial command. One that 20 somethings fly about with having done only five years of flying.
Different worlds, but once it’s set in stone the airline path is for you it just needs to be done, every year remaining in the military is a year spent spent not as a top scale training captain down the line.
You've hit the nail on the head really... I loved the idea of a tour on herc, but since that has been canned, all other options seem rather lacklustre from talking to mates on those fleets. It basically sounds like airline flying without the cash, and they don't have the protections of law or unions, and the 'roster' is being ordered to do a trip at no notice, when you had leave in. I'm sure instructing could be rewarding, but staying is a massive gamble, and one I know in my gut just won't pay off.