Originally Posted by
Lvlng4Spd
Your math is getting fuzzy. You can't average our current 28 dollar starting pay vs New jet 24 dollar starting pay and call it the same. We are accepting the 24 dollar jet starting rates because the rest of you distinguished know it all's already accepted lowball starting rates, so what choice have we? The jet rates increase faster over 4 years. Also, remember, we currently fly the 50 seater for the same rate as the 37 seater as FOs. CAs get an override on the 50 seater. It is a raise...
Actually the math is right. You choose to agree to a TA with a 24$ an hour first year pay. Whether the rate increases faster for the jet, over 4 years, or not ; doesn't make a difference. At the end of the day, over a 4 year period, flying the jet instead of the dash, as an FO, will earn a new hire a mere 4680$ before taxes.
1.3$ ( overall 4 years average difference ) X 75 ( minimum guarantee ) x 12 ( months a year ) X 4 ( number of years ) = 4680$