"I just spent the last two hitches offshore in a four man room with two toothless Boudreau dropouts and my mechanic. The mechanic and I were the two lowest paid in the room. "
This comment, although hilarious, is indicative of the Helicopter Industry from a Pilots standpoint.
Just about everyone who gets in the aircraft is financially better off than the Pilot. Many will say, well get another job.. Dont think thats the answer.
My sympathies go either way sometimes but the remark reminds me that I should support the Pilots.
I see it everyday in the tour industry. the guy in the next aircraft is making as much as I am, and hes a couple months from doing CFI stuff in a Robbie. Company policy is "If We keep them six months to a year we are happy"
Not whining as I am covered, just an example of what many here have to look forward too.