In that case, TYFYS.That worked when we were excited to be ENSes. I think it's lost its luster for many beyond the JO level.
The grass is always greener.....but is it? I know former Navy Pilots that tell me that while their QOL is vastly better, their job satisfaction is just not there. No leadership required on the ground, basically AIRNAVs to and fro, No say in what the 'company' decides, and 'more' home time? Is being gone from home 14 days out of the month really getting more home time?That may be, but that small incentive, coupled with the bonus incentive, pales in comparison with the pay and opportunity for pilots in the airlines these days. And while that will not entice many, it is enough to continue to pose a serious enough problem. Even the Air Force's massive 35K/year bonus still doesn't make up the difference in pay beyond year 2-3 at some carriers, and that's just money. Let's not forget the vastly reduced schedule, increased home-time, less BS to contend with (i.e. everything beyond flying), and the 16% automatic contribution to my retirement account over and above pay, and even profit-sharing in some cases.
But sure, rah rah, service to your country, something bigger than yourself, etc, etc. That worked when we were excited to be ENSes. I think it's lost its luster for many beyond the JO level. We've done our service, and now for many of us, it's about what's best/most advantageous for us and our families. And a couple hundred bucks a month and 25 grand a year for a couple years isn't cutting it for a job increasingly filled with bullshit and administrivia, far-removed from the war-fighting we keep getting punted our way from admirals who encourage us to stay in for something bigger than ourselves.
Yes.The grass is always greener.....but is it?
The grass is always greener.....but is it? I know former Navy Pilots that tell me that while their QOL is vastly better, their job satisfaction is just not there. No leadership required on the ground, basically AIRNAVs to and fro, No say in what the 'company' decides, and 'more' home time? Is being gone from home 14 days out of the month really getting more home time?
If you're in it for the pay, you've chosen the wrong profession. Expect nothing, and be thankful for everything you do get. I'll echo @Brett327 , TYFYS.
@Recovering LSO captures the heart of the problem. No one likes getting jerked around.
Awesome!Yes.
Good to hear.14 days gone (if it is that many), is still better because of Skype, cell service, being within 3 time zones, etc. as opposed to what you get with the "goneness" of the Navy life.
Nothing wrong with AIRNAVs.
If you get job satisfaction from leadership on the ground, then that's great. Do not assume that that translates to everyone. Many people do not get satisfaction from that. They still do it the best they can because it's their duty to do so, but that doesn't mean it's satisfying.
Not saying that these views are universal, but the grass is greener. If I had to do it again I wouldn't change a thing. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and it was awesome. It doesn't keep the same luster at MSR that it does as an ENS.
I am flying in the reserves but not in VT’s. I may look at that down the road though. The OBOGS meltdown kinda screwed up the timing for me.Awesome!
Good to hear.
Question to both of you (@Treetop Flyer & @Python1287): Either of you doing the flying SELRES thing? A bunch of our SELRES pilots at VTs fill their low-level jet flying itch using the reserve gig.
VTs are a good deal, but it also requires a time commitment well beyond that of a normal SELRES. The tradeoff is that we're currently protected from Mobs. When the fence is lifted, I think the VTUs are going to get a very rapid influx of personnel...Question to both of you (@Treetop Flyer & @Python1287): Either of you doing the flying SELRES thing? A bunch of our SELRES pilots at VTs fill their low-level jet flying itch using the reserve gig.
The grass is always greener.....but is it? I know former Navy Pilots that tell me that while their QOL is vastly better, their job satisfaction is just not there. No leadership required on the ground, basically AIRNAVs to and fro, No say in what the 'company' decides, and 'more' home time? Is being gone from home 14 days out of the month really getting more home time?
Geez guys, quit making sense about how great The Show is.... Brett is trying to convince everyone how right Big Navy fucking over half the aviators with new flight pay rules.
Says the guy who has posted that video many, many times.At least come up with something original, or are you like Radical Douche?