"...I have freinds in the passenger world though and seem to earn more money then the freight crews!..."

cTc - make sure you don't compare apples and oranges. Remember - cargo airlines have "regionals" just like the passenger airlines do. Some "regional" pax airlines might pay more than some "regional" cargo outfits and at the same token some "major" cargo airlines might pay more than some "major" pax airlines. Clear as mud? LOL

Freighter Pilots Pay
 

The freighter pilots in Japan take home about twice that of major UK pax airlines. Only about 500 hours flying per year, beautiful new aeroplanes and easy routes. This has to be one of the best flying jobs anywhere.

"USav8or,

If you were without a job and you were offered a job flying a 747 all over the world, are insinuating that you would not take the job??

Some people have been blessed with good luck in this business, and some have not."

I honestly do not know what I'd do - "what if" scenarios are pointless unless you're actually in the person's shoes. I was simply surprised how little those 747 drivers were getting paid, believe they deserve much more than that. That was my only observation.

As far as some being "blessed with good luck" in this business - I totally agree. I do realize I'm very blessed and take nothing for granted, tomorrow my airline might be going out of business - you never know...

The same applies to everything though... Some people are very blessed in their personal lives, have great wives/husbands, healthy and very smart kids, etc. Personally I'd gladly give up my "blessed job" for the above...

So again, no I was not judging anyone but simply making an observation...

Career plan
 

Buhuuuu, have to reset their career plan, poor spoiled kids:{

when more of the baby boomers are approaching 70 ther will be another retirement age adjustment. fly till ya die.me im ready to retire now and live alittle, this work stuff sucks

Freight A/C
 

And just to add, the freight Boeings Ive flown have always been in better nick and maintained better than the passenger (seats) aircraft Im currently flying. Miss the freight very much.
These paxs pi*s me off, given up wearing a watch.

"Fly cargo: twice the money, half the hassle!"

Cheers :cool: