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Originally Posted by Anderson
Are you saying that pilot wages ARE determined by the free market? That upgrades ARE merit based? That FOs DON'T have an ATP and type rating just like a captain?
Seems like you can't argue against my rational points, so you're only response is to call it stupid.
My point still stands....and you continue to prove it. You are trying to argue that the CA and fo share the same responsibility.....that is absurd.
I recognize that the captain is the PIC and has the legal authority/responsibility, I'm simply arguing that there is no justification for the huge pay disparity between the two seats. At certain regional airlines, a senior FO can earn as little as 30% of a senior captain. That is what's absurd.
If people became captains based on merit, there could be an argument for the huge pay gap. But since it's usually based on when you get hired, I don't think there's a justification.