I derived these looking at my stubs. I think these numbers are realistic, but other opinions are probably warranted

On short call reserve NOT volunteering to fly first, or taking any JAs:

...You'll probably average $150 to $200 / month if you try to avoid overnights in favor of turns.

...If you seek overnights probably average ~$250 to $300

If you put yourself on "want to fly" putting you first out every-time, you'll probably earn WAY more blood money, perhaps $400 or more.


Now once you can hold a relief line or hardline within 3, 4 or 6 months you'll have 50% to 75% of the rest of your first year clocking as much TAFB as your little heart desires. Say... 250 hrs or 300 hrs or (340) X $1.90 ...Just run the math.


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