Looks like people are starting to get it. The future is a continual pilot dogfight where the skinniest dog wins. I'm estimating that the typical senior RJ captain of today making 90K wil be flying a CRJ or E-jet with about 20-25% less earning power in 4 years considering inflation and increasing health care. That's about $70,000 max in today's dollars. As bad as that sounds, there are two additions which make it worse.

1. Even THAT will be too expensive in 4 years, so you'll have to accept less.

And

2. That only applies to those maxed out. Since MANY won't be maxed-out captains (or even captains), the majority should take their current W-2 and take at least 15-20% off and project yourself 4 years from now.

Enjoy your careers, me hearties.