Originally Posted by
skyhigh127
3. For a 4 year college graduate + additional school + 6-8 months of
travel time on the road (extensive travel time, per diem, etc
can easily add to 15,000 $ per year) can equal to the following:
45,000-4 year degree +25,000 additional schooling +15,000 travel pay
which equals to a grand total of............................85,000 $. For
this scenario should poverty level even be a part of the converstaion?
I'll start off by saying that I agree, poverty level should not be a part of the conversation. Overall starting pay in every section of this industry is too low. However, $85,000 is not reasonable. Neither is $50,000 - but it's a lot closer. The lower starting pay is truly offset by the higher earning potential. Additionally, $85,000 is alot to pay to an unproven commodity. Unfortunately, the seniority system of virtually every airline will keep it the same for a long time.