Originally Posted by
f10a
1st year FO in 1966 = $73k today
5th year FO in 1966 = $121k today
Capt in 1966 = $238k today
+ United "free" retirement plan paying $166k/year in today's gazinks.
I think you may have misread the first year pay. It is not stated in the ad but I recall it was $500 mo. First year pay has always been low. Also flat pay. You got paid the same if you flew 60 hours or 100 hours.