Originally Posted by
CTPropGuy
I hope this hasn't been already discussed - but why new hire and retention bonuses (boni?)? Do they expect a lot of retirement/hiring at the majors, and losing all of their captains? This question is from a new poster to this website - 700 tt and thinking about plunging into CFI work to get to 1500. From everything I'm reading on this and other sites, seems like a good time to get into this industry. I've also read about Piedmont with a flowthru, and Republic offering 40/hour to start.
The retention pay, as I understand it, is to keep pilots from making lateral moves and starting over at other regionals chasing upgrades, money, etc (this was big back in late 2013).
With the new adjustments, 9E pilots will avg around 56k first year when you factor in all the bonuses, per diems, etc. Fly above average and you'll be pushing north of 60k. That's far and above the industry average, and well above RJets offering.
Good luck with your decision!