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Author: Anonymous   Date: 5/29/2023 8:04:12 PM  +1/-2  

So I'm reposting this from earlier; curious if this prospect is relatively accurate regarding retirement potential.  My sons have said they don't want to go helicopter and are interested in the fixed wing world.  Is the potential really this good for them to move into such good work after 8-10 years post flight school?

I went to a recent Delta wing ceremony and there was a 24 year old kid there as part of the new FO class.
Got licensed at age 16, flew his butt off, SkyWest, then Delta.
Kid can't legally rent a car until next year yet legally flies a multi-million dollar jet with possibly you or your families on board now.

If he barely invests on his own accord (I think Delta dumps 18% of your salary into your 401K), with the crazy money he'll make he could easily retire by age 40; worst case would be 45.
Or keep flying for another 10 years and be a millionaire. Just by that job alone. No need to take OT flights (which in his case pay thousands more than per hour/flight/day thanEMS or other helicopter incentive pay). No need for wife to work. No need for side-hustle.

It may not be for you, but the airlines are a GREAT opportunity and these next 5-10 years are your chance to join the ranks.
Research it carefully as it's not all rainbows and gumdrops the first few years, but can be life-changing and STILL very rewarding.
Also, pretty sure EMS will take you back if you get bored on that side or you don't make it.
What's there to lose?
 
 
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Re-post regarding kids' future +1/-2 Anonymous 5/29/2023 8:04:12 PM