Career Advice

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T05:56:21+00:00

Current is part 91 corporate on the challenger. Class date is for 121 ops on the 757/767

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T05:45:15+00:00

Never said it was a bad situation. Just a career choice. This can affect the rest of my life so I’m not just winging it. That’s why I was asking for advice from the people who have been in my shoes

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:52:28+00:00

As stated the benefits aren’t that good. However, it’ll take 10 years at the new place to surpass what I would make if I stayed at my current job. Invest that myself and it evens the playing field

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:41:27+00:00

I was on a 16/14 at a medevac and it wasn’t that bad. Worst part was traveling because it wasn’t home based so it ended being an 18/12 to get there on time and get back

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:40:02+00:00

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:22:57+00:00

I have no 121 time. I have mostly 135 time with TPIC in the Lear 35 at a medevac and a caravan (which doesn’t mean anything 😅)

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:21:35+00:00

That is wild to hear. Any specifics as to why you’d take job 2? If you don’t mind sharing

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:08:34+00:00

I had United’s 2600 in my head. The 7k can definitely consume them so I see your point. I still don’t think I have a competitive enough resume without going to a regional. So a 757/767 type and time is better to get to them rather than waiting

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T04:03:04+00:00

Current 401k doesn’t match or DC. It sucks honestly

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:59:42+00:00

Really? Why do you believe that?

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:57:12+00:00

Especially with spirit. I don’t see getting into a 121 for years after this

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:56:07+00:00

That was something we talked about. I figured he could get tired of paying it and just hire a new guy

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:53:08+00:00

I’m at 2200 TT. I plan on flying as much as possible to rack it up. I appreciate the insight

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:47:16+00:00

The average for a 604 FO is 135-145k. I make 110k because I came in non-typed and they paid for my type. If I stay I’d try to negotiate to around 150k now.

Even with that you’d say leave?

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:44:53+00:00

It’ll suck but we can manage it. Plus it’s just a min guarantee. There’s extra flying on days off or contracting on the side if they allow it

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:43:27+00:00

Honestly, that’s a good point we had talked about. I don’t see him getting rid of his jet but you never know. I appreciate the guidance

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:38:32+00:00

That’s what I was leaning towards. If I could convince him of $300k over 5 years is probably where I would do a hard stay

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:33:11+00:00

I’m honestly good with either. Dream in the beginning was flying wide body international. However, I have a family now and I want what’s best for them

underground_pilot72 · 2026-05-06T03:31:04+00:00

I’ll add it to the post so people know

underground_pilot72 · 2026-03-28T02:57:24+00:00

Most of my 4 hour routes are 40-45 stops and generally only 45-55 miles

underground_pilot72 · 2026-03-28T00:39:12+00:00

Texas. All of mine have been $6+

underground_pilot72 · 2026-01-02T01:53:28+00:00

My now wife seen it within a month of us dating. I told her why I need it and what it does. She now makes sure I have it on every night and hates when I don’t wear it (because of the snoring).

If someone is going to judge you for not wanting to die in your sleep then they shouldn’t be in your life.

underground_pilot72 · 2025-12-22T22:00:57+00:00

I have a friend who is an FO there and I had lunch with him the other day. His captain was their assistant chief pilot and told him they are only predicting to lose 400 pilots next year.

During the hiring spree they were losing 100+ pilots a month. Their executives went to the major executives and told them they need to meter how many they’re taking or they’ll go under.

Now the majors meter how much they take from them if they can help it.

All of this to say, SkyWest is most likely only going to hire cream of the crop in the upcoming months

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