Originally Posted by
ERJ135
I have always tried to have the attitude of moving up in equip and pay. I went from commutair 1900 to Eagle ERJ145 and where I go next I don't know. I do know two things. I hate commuting and I'm soo sick+tired of making no money. Though I will admit Eagle is much better for money, I feel like I am raking in the cash. I am clearing nearly $1000 more a month than I did at commutair. Really though it still not the greatest salary out there. Could be a lot better. I hoping to step it up to corporate or legacy. Not sure. I am trying to get as much time in on my first year at Eagle and make the move as an FO. I really do not want to get used to capt pay and then take big hit in pay. Its not easy, I limit myself because I don't want to move but, I am willing to deal with it. It leaves me either AA or USair. Both not really the two most desirable companies. AA is really backlogged with flowbacks and contracts. USair first year pay is horrible, 25$ c'mon. Though the E190 seems to be $41, not sure why, I can't seem to get an answer to that. So Oh well, theres my two two cents.....
If you're in your first year at AE then you need not worry about upgrading soon, best case you're still looking at 3-5 years.
Also, don't forget about the estimated 1500 furloughed pilots at US (I’m sure it’s changed and APC is behind on updating US’s page). As far as the pay is concerned, it will only be $25 until they agree upon a merger and you won't get hired before then with all those pilots waiting for calls. I'm sure most of the furloughed pilots have moved on to UPS or FedEx. Maybe they'll get 10% to return, maybe.