| Msg ID: 2804588 |
Best post in the history of this site +14/-3
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| Author:Deepthroat
2/1/2024 10:34:04 AM |
The below post...it blew me away just like Gordo's Mom.
It was a bitter pill to swallow when I, at 15 years in the Gulf of Mexico with a certain operator of yellow helos, realized that a new-hire could come in off the street and do basically the same job as me...for a lot less money. We pilots like to think that there is big value in having a lot of flight time and longevity with a company. The companies don't always see it that way. Old guys are something of a liability. Oh, there is "some" added value, but with the proper training and guidance, new-hires can do the job perfectly adequately. Let's face it - helicopter flying is a young man's game. Staying as a Line Pilot is a losing proposition. It's a lesson I wish I had learned earlier. |
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| Msg ID: 2804590 |
Best post in the history of this site +1/-2
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| Author:Kinda the same thing with
2/1/2024 10:43:38 AM Reply to: 2804588 |
The airlines. Honestly no different |
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| Msg ID: 2804618 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-1
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| Author:Absolutely
2/1/2024 9:45:56 PM Reply to: 2804590 |
correct, but there are provisos. |
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| Msg ID: 2804591 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-4
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| Author:yeah it was so awesome
2/1/2024 10:44:59 AM Reply to: 2804588 |
I'm having tacos for lunch |
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| Msg ID: 2804599 |
I'll drink to that! (NT) +4/-3
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| Author:Gordo
2/1/2024 1:00:06 PM Reply to: 2804591 |
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| Msg ID: 2804600 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-1
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| Author:Love it
2/1/2024 1:06:59 PM Reply to: 2804591 |
Love Tacos!
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| Msg ID: 2804601 |
I don't remember... +2/-1
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| Author:Gordo
2/1/2024 1:16:14 PM Reply to: 2804600 |
...what happened last night, but the fact that I have to have sun glasses to open the refrigator gives me a clue. |
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| Msg ID: 2804611 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-1
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| Author:I agree, awesome,
2/1/2024 5:49:22 PM Reply to: 2804591 |
I like pie. |
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| Msg ID: 2804604 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-2
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| Author:But you have more HOURS
2/1/2024 1:32:51 PM Reply to: 2804588 |
More HOURS means you're a better pilot! You've been doing it for more HOURS |
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| Msg ID: 2804607 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-1
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| Author:Not
2/1/2024 3:55:45 PM Reply to: 2804604 |
Really |
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| Msg ID: 2804609 |
Best post in the history of this site +6/-2
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| Author:Well
2/1/2024 4:54:55 PM Reply to: 2804607 |
You're NEVER considered a good pilot with few hours. Only your fellow low timers think you guys are good. |
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| Msg ID: 2804610 |
Best post in the history of this site +1/-1
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| Author:Is that why
2/1/2024 5:26:13 PM Reply to: 2804609 |
New hires make more than you? |
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| Msg ID: 2804617 |
Best post in the history of this site +0/-1
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| Author:Not Worthy
2/1/2024 9:43:33 PM Reply to: 2804588 |
Klank rocked this place |
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| Msg ID: 2804689 |
You’re wrong +1/-1
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| Author:57
2/2/2024 11:19:16 PM Reply to: 2804588 |
I'm back to being a line guy, been flying 30 years and make the most I ever have. It's all about your chosen specialty. $200K and playing with wire. |
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| Msg ID: 2804730 |
Different types of "Line Pilots," eh? (NT) +0/-1
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| Author:UR not a typical line pilot
2/3/2024 7:00:05 PM Reply to: 2804689 |
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