Originally Posted by
daOldMan
Over $100,000 for the first 3 years is now the baseline industry standard.
With the retention bonus at the AA WO regionals, all current FO's will make over $120,000 in 3 years.
Closer it $155k if you keep credit high each month and include per diem.
This seems like a lot but it's not. Don't be fooled by the big #'s, remember there is the denominator component that the regionals will use to whittle away your earnings.
Also, it's best you delve deeper than wages. Look at business models, who their customers are, current business practices, work rules, union vs. non-Union, bio's of leadership, history of pay negotiations, unity of pilot group, trip mix, schedules, benefits, 401k's, success of training departments, etc.