Originally Posted by
aeropix
I hear this a lot, and as for me I am a product of the way seniority works in my home country, and therefore am a lifer at EK.
Unfortunately, should I elect to go home now, I'd be at the bottom of a very large seniority list, starting over at Year Zero pay, minimal leave, a huge tax bill, and topped off with a 15 year upgrade in one of the "good" bases, or perhaps 5-10 years upgrade in one of the most expensive, and therefore undesirable bases in the country and perhaps the world.
Add to that the fact that at any of my home airlines, there are literally thousands of pilots who are both SENIOR to me, and YOUNGER than me, and my chances of advancing beyond F.O. at home, and simultaneously holding a good base or equipment become astonishingly small.
Second year first officer pay at UPS is about $225,000 a year. (Including benefits.)
Reserve is 14 days out of 28.
Bases are Louisville, Ontario, Anchorage, Miami.
An excellent company to work for.
No need to upgrade.
Traditional pension 'A fund', money purchase pension 'B fund', 401K, and discount company stock.
Direct entry Captain management positions are also available.
B-777 check airman experience appreciated.
I'd rather go to Kalitta, who now pays $285 an hour, than put up with the unhappiness at Emirates.