Military/Airline Transition Guide ..........................$19.95 (members deduct $5)
This informative guide addresses the issues facing the military pilot transitioning to the civilian world of flying. It compares military and civilian pay and benefits, time off and flexibility, upgrade and recurrent training, reserve status versus being a line holder, as well as discussing monthly bidding, commuting, riding the jumpseat, pass privileges and more. 27 pages.
Available in our secure Pilot Career Store.
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- Training
- Initial / New-hire
- Transition
- Upgrade
- Recurrent
- Seniority
- System
- Base
- Equipment
- Seat
- Life At Work
- Hours, days and trips on duty
- Scheduled, actual and credit time
- Time Off
- Reserve Duty
- Who's on reserve?
- Fills scheduling "holes"
- Days on/off
- Beep me!
- Commuting
- Not for beginners!
- Back-up plans
- Pros and cons of commuting
- Layovers
- Accomodations
- Transport
- Per diem
- Bidding
- Pay
- The Pilot Pay Formula
- Scheduled, actual and credit time
- Other pay factors
- Maximizing pay
- Benefits
- Medical/Dental
- Vacations
- Travel benefits
- Industry discounts
- Retirement
- A Funds
- B Funds
- Other options
- Pilot Unions
- Goals and methods
- Benefits
- Management relations
- Pilot Furloughs
- Common to many airline careers
- Your rights and responsibilities
- Benefits available
- What if?
- Guard/Reserve Flying
- Opportunities
- Conflicts and obligations
- Recreational Flying
- Do's and Dont's
- A word of caution
- Glossary
- Sample Trip-Holder Bid Sheet
- Sample Reserve Holder Bid Sheet
- Sample Monthly Pilot Trip bids
- Sample Equipment Preference Bids
- Sample Potential Bid Preference List
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