Originally Posted by
BlaneO
I've heard hourly pay roughly equates to annual pay. How accurate is that for first year/reserve? Lots of Poolies working out first-year budgets...
Overall last year the average pilot credited 89 hours a month. As a new hire reserve 1000 hours a year would be a reasonable assumption. There are however lots of variables. Will you live in base or commute? Do you want time off or more pay? How is the manning in your category? In 2009 as a example almost everyone saw a down year as flying was reduced. If you work the contract and are willing to put 15 minutes a day in checking open time ect.. You can do very well. One good green slip a quarter can add 150 to 200 hours a year in pay.