Originally Posted by
EatMyPropwash
Everyone who complains about first year pay I can see doesn't see past the $$$ sign... How about other ways to make money, like your duty rig? 4:1? 2:1? Cancellation pay? Per diem? Upgrade times?, etc... I'm not speaking specifically for Mesa, even though this is a Mesa thread, I'm just pointing out more than just the front page $ sign. Yes, first year pay ANYWHERE you go sucks. If you don't like it, fix it or deal with it. Just sayin' .
I think everyone that becomes a regional pilot sees past first year pay. Consider it you paying for your training. It's when the economy dumps or retirement age increases where the problem is. When everything runs smoothly 3 year upgrade two more years your gone. But when things change the pay is stuck just like you. But at least you have a job.