Originally Posted by
Pro2nd
I was under the impression from talking to a lot of pilots, as well as seeing what my wife who is a 73 line holder makes, that a line holder, on the 73 at least, (I assume the Airbus is the same) that doesn't mind working 90+ hours will make significantly more than a 756 FO on reserve when calculated at the same year pay. I was also told most 756 trips don't exceed the the min day credit. I don't think reserve 756 guys break guarantee very often do they?
We get blended rate on reserve plus international override. So in EWR where 75% of our flying is international we make more an hour, and in EWR Reserves break guarantee every month. Although Jan and Feb had tons of reserves and low flying so it was tougher.