Originally Posted by
soakingpilot
I should have also said in my original post but what is an acceptable TA for these companies? Is 30K a year for a 1st yr FO a good start instead of say 24k.. Thats a 25% increase in pay and is livable if your single. I know each company would be different but I'm just trying to figure out if there is a general consensus of an idea about what should happen to the regional s and what can be worked out.
** again real answers non baiting flaming whatever need only apply please.
Cheers again.
I personally think the starting FO rate should be $40 and FO's should top out at $60. Captains should start at $100 per hour and top around $150.
It's still not ideal, but I just don't see the regional flying being completely absorbed back into mainline. This would at least provide a much better financial package for what is left of the regional world after the impending shakedown. I'd be willing to bet 70% or more would vote in favor of these rates and additional QOL enhancements.