Category Archives: Airline Industry

FedEx MBCBP Considerations

The FDX pilots’ current TA is terrible. Here’s why.

MBCBP Participants Get a $330K Control Loophole

I just realized we’ve always had a loophole that gives us significant control over how much money goes into our MBCBP each year. This should relieve you.

MBCBP – Detailed Update w/ Zoom Links

Important MBCBP updates, including links to two upcoming zoom discussions.

Worried About Checkride Failures? Ask Better Questions!

Are you worried about failed checkrides hurting your career chances? Here’s how it might affect you, and how you can ask better questions instead.

Fixing The Pilot Shortage – Part 1: Regional Airlines

Republic Airways already went bankrupt once because it couldn’t retain pilots. It seems to be trying for a second trip through Chapter 11. It’s time for a broader discussion about pilot retention in aviation.

Scope and Career Decisions

Lies and bad advice are preventing you from moving from your regional or ULCC to a true major airline. It’s costing your family money and QOL!

Is Airline Flying Fun?

The long answer to: “Is airline flying fun?”

Pay & Quality of Life – Why Pick Just One?

Work rules are critical for Quality of Life. They can also make you far more money than your pay rates suggest.

MBCPB Calculator for Widget Pilots

Here’s a calculator to decide when (not if) Delta’s MBCBP is right for you. There’s also a video with details about the MBCBP and explaining how to use the calculator itself.

Is Mesa Airlines RTP or E2A Right for Me?

Much ado is being made over Mesa Airlines’ new RTP and E2A programs. Are they right for you though? Why are they being pushed so hard?