I had a handful of people ask me if I took the picture in my Sig file. I did in fact take the picture...and although I wish it was some hot babe, or the girl next door...it's simply my office...and I have to think I have the best corner office view in the world. The view changes constantly, and it's never the same two days in a row. Sure there is work involved...sometimes, but it's hard to believe I get paid to fly people around. Kinda like spinning music for a club I guess...they hand you a check to have fun!



A smattering of photos druing a nice sunday 'drive' in the Pacific Northwest can be found HERE.

So, is there anyone else out there that has an office with a view?

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Cool, but scary job when you think of it. Just think of what you're actually doing, and you'll know what I mean. eek!

Oh man, I must agree, breathtaking views u have there !!

But, I dont think I could do that since I hate heights

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NIce. How old of a pilot are you?

Man I would like to know your monthly salary, should be huge!

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To answer questions:
I'm 26...been flying for 10 years and with the airline for over 3.
Pay is good...but there is a big misconception in what we make when we start out. When I started I made US$8.76/hour (18,240/yr). Having 3 years in (and a new contract) I'll push about 40K. A 20 year Jet captain makes about 120,000 here. So, put your time in...and you are very comforatable. But starting out...you qualify for government assistance/wellfare. And just to get here, you are lucky to make 7000 to 8000 a year instructing, flying rubber dog crap, to build flight time...and that's after 100,000 in college/training. So, there is a sacrifice...that pays off in time.

If you move up to a major airline, and stay for 20-30 years, you used to be able to make 200,000 ...again with lots of time in...but with big paycuts and trimming back it's a thing of the past. Airlines like, United, American, Air Canada...took upwards of 25% cuts across the board. Still plenty of money...as long as you don't/didn't go blow it on luxury...

So, I'm quite comforatable...but not rich...I don't have a better half to take all money...so there is a benefit to being single Still...I can't believe they pay me to fly...cept when the weather is crappy....but even that beats driving in traffic...now that's scary.

Always happy to entertain questions...
cheers

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Last edited by PeacefulWarrior on Jul-09-2003 at 10:23

PhloTron.. seriously nicely dun on the career there, isnt flying safer than driving??

Id do it jst for those views... u listen to trance in ur cockpit??

I have a shite view, 6th floor looking stright onto the black marble surface of the building next to mine to the far rite i can see the sky above the next building so thats a bit better (id prefer to b in a plane though)

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Originally posted by PhloTron To answer questions: I'm 26...been flying for 10 years and with the airline for over 3. Pay is good...but there is a big misconception in what we make when we start out. When I started I made US$8.76/hour (18,240/yr). Having 3 years in (and a new contract) I'll push about 40K. A 20 year Jet captain makes about 120,000 here. So, put your time in...and you are very comforatable. But starting out...you qualify for government assistance/wellfare. And just to get here, you are lucky to make 7000 to 8000 a year instructing, flying rubber dog crap, to build flight time...and that's after 100,000 in college/training. So, there is a sacrifice...that pays off in time. If you move up to a major airline, and stay for 20-30 years, you used to be able to make 200,000 ...again with lots of time in...but with big paycuts and trimming back it's a thing of the past. Airlines like, United, American, Air Canada...took upwards of 25% cuts across the board. Still plenty of money...as long as you don't/didn't go blow it on luxury... So, I'm quite comforatable...but not rich...I don't have a better half to take all money...so there is a benefit to being single Still...I can't believe they pay me to fly...cept when the weather is crappy....but even that beats driving in traffic...now that's scary. Always happy to entertain questions... cheers

arent you lucky to have a job right now? i hear a lot about how the commercial airline industry is seriously struggling and many qualified people are getting laid off and have nowhere to go in an oversaturated market....

and i have no view. i have to go for a walk to even get near a window.

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Originally posted by PeacefulWarrior 3rd floor MCDB [IMG]

Nice!


And Yes Butterfly, I would say it is nice to have a job right now...I talked cut backs before, but also thousands of pilots are out of jobs. I know several that made the jump to majors when the hiring was good. Many of them were able to jump to corporate flying, or get back on with a smaller carrier, but there are still out of work.

My company and our sister major have done pretty well throughout. We did furlough a handful of pilots for about 6 months, but have got them back, and hired a few more. Meanwhile Alaska hired throughout the year and we've grown slowly, but steadily. The effect of everything here (war on terror/sars) seems to be less since we are on the west coast, and we DO NOT fly overseas.

Honestly, it's just a crappy time to be in this industry...when things are good, they are great...when they are bad...it doesn't get much worse.

Oh...and I carry my Nomad mp3 around we get some 2 and 3 hour breaks at airports...so it gets pretty boring

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I love Crater Lake. Man, I miss the Northwest. I'm glad to hear that you have a steady job. A few of my friends in Portland are amazing programmers, and worked for MS in Redmond.

Now they are struggling to make rent.

I'd have to say that the Northwest is the most beautiful area in the US. Good to see you happy man.

I have a cube with no windows, and a few bobble head dolls of "The Answer"

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THIS office?

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