Originally Posted by
Fly IFR
Shouldn't they be paid like Airline Transport Pilots then?
Yes, and when only ATPs are hired, eventually, they will be paid a market driven ATP rate. But a dripping wet commercial guy, 700 hour guy, or a 1499 hour guy are all NOT ATPs, so they cannot demand ATP rates.
Don't expect to be paid "what you deserve," unless you are selling yourself short. No matter how much anybody pays me, it will NEVER be paid what I think I am worth.