Originally Posted by Oskeewowow

I think that is horrible advice. The whole reason our FOs are topped out at 36.62 on a four year payscale is because in 2003, our pilots thought exactly like you're suggesting. No one thought upgrades would be more than two years. The short term took precedence over the long term. Not just in pay, but in RSV rules. That mentality screwed over much of our pilot group.

I'm a relatively senior FO and I will probably upgrade within a year. The new FO payrates will not effect me very much. I and hopefully most of our pilots will not sell our future co-workers down the river for a short term gain.