5th year captain at most regionals, better than 55K.

First year at most majors, about 55K. This would be the next logical move after the first 5 years at a regional.

I am not sure where everyone gets off that a Regional FO is supposed to have a life style. Making a living at this level should be the concern. If you're getting in at an older age, 35 for myself I knew I was taking a hit for a couple of years.

It's a work your way up business you knew that getting into it, didn't you?

The current shortage of Pilots I believe will make the next couple of years pretty interesting. Wait and see, or go ride a desk somewhere for those dream dollars.