Originally Posted by
Goflynow
Like many others I do not think there is a pilot shortage, there is only a shortage of pilots who won't fly for what is offered.
45$ an hour to start is my number that I would consider risking everything you read in these forums and the horrible QoL one has to endure to go fly.
Until then I just fly for a hobby.
Just curious what are others magic $ number to leave a decent job for a regional?
1800 hrs 110 multi. Comm Inst.
private rotorcraft
ATP written, FEX written
In reality $45/hr translates into $25/hr if you include the actual work you do when the door is open.
25 isn't much for a college grad with 6 figures worth of education.