It's pretty much a scale for new hires, then some Director-level banding based on being upgraded and doing a significant, defined duty. I do the Safety Mgt Program, so that's an increment, takes about 2 days a month, which can be at home, just get the work done. All of our guys are captains and paid as such. The last three we hired two years ago all started at the same pay, still here, one guy commutes in, too.

We actually have had in the past, and interviewed recently, 89th guys. They're like anyone else, good and not so much. We have 4 previous CRJ guys, they do fine with some work in international flying experience. I'm surprised some of them haven't left for a legacy major, but might be tied to the paycheck--two are living large in Boston, condos, bar scene, the Cape on days off.

Two-pilot "large" plane. . Too much work!

GF