Originally Posted by
MaxRate
The average annual pay raise for US workers for 2012 was 3%. The second year raise for regional pilots is, on average, in excess of 50%. I would call that dramatic. While the second year pay rate may not be, the raise is.
Getting off probationary pay is not a valid comparison to the annual average payraise.
I also don't see why not automatically saying "Go for it! Be an airline pilot!" is negative. Someone is about to make a very big decision involving a very big amount of money and requiring lots of time away from home. Adding some caveats and perspectives that a flight school probably won't is a good thing. When flight schools try selling a pilot career to everybody who comes in the door-now that is a problem.
Original poster...this is a big decision. You aren't merely choosing a job, nor just a career, but the way you could live the rest of your life.