Originally Posted by
globalexpress
Would you say the average 3 year regional airline first officer earns $55,000 to $60,000 per year?
Originally Posted by
SongMan
Is that pay average for 3rd yr FO at your airline?
I didn't get a chance to finish posting, but I believe what I'm making should be a lower end. Have FO's top out around $65k-$70k. That is a living wage that will allow someone to purchase a newer/new reliable vehicle, purchase somewhere to live, pay off student loans, have a family, etc. Start off at $35k-$40k, and after 2-3 years, be at the $65-$70 mark.
A pilot will earn what they want to earn though. I don't commute, I bid uncommutable high credit trips, and I pick up high credit trips to other people don't want, like 7.5 hr day lines with a 630 duty in and a 730 duty out. If the $55-$60k average, I would say no. I would say it's more like $40k.