Originally Posted by
DAL 88 Driver
That percentage is inaccurate (too low). Our 12 year Captain rate for the MD-88 in 2012 (current contract) is $167.68. At an average of 80 hours, that results in a W2 income of $160,972.80. The average SWA Captain W2 is
over $230,000. Just to bring our MD-88 Captain (at 80 hours per month) up to an even $230K would require a
43% increase. For those of you in Rio Linda/Herndon, 43% is quite a bit more than 31.47%.
The percentage is accurate.
I believe that you are comparing W2s and they are comparing rates.
I know you already understand this, but our goal should be to become the highest paid pilots. That is accomplished through a combination of increased pay RATES, and improved WORK RULES.
I don't want guys to focus on such and such rate, without understanding what effect any work rule changes add to our overall pay.
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