In 1998 how many FedEx pilots were making 260k? (No B plan then) In 2006, I'm sure a small percentage of pilots were hitting the caps (thanks to draft and carryover-B plan increased to 7%). Thanks to the non-existent pay raises in 2011, an increasing percentage of pilots are impacted by the cap.

But, even with the TA rates, a domestic NB Capt doesn't hit the cap until 2018

And, even with the TA rates-there are still going to be folks choosing QOL over the Capt seat and retire as FOs.

1000 hours is the rule of thumb, and confident it's applicable to the 777 guys with the hidden CHs, but I think my typical year is more in the 950sh. But then, I don't do a week of CO every month and I don't plan to sell my 40% of my vacation back