Originally Posted by
Sunvox
W-2's for pilots have a large variance. Different people have very different priorities, and airlines undergo periods of shortage and excess in regards to staffing. Seniority and current economic conditions will dictate a bracket of possibilities, but to try and pin down an exact number is all but impossible.
Originally Posted by
scambo1
Generally speaking, it takes some years of seniority coupled with luck and strong contract knowledge to make significantly more than 1000x the hourly rate.
Even though I work at FDX, I did work at Delta and what these guys said apply to both airlines, if not all.
I know folks who only work the minimum, and I know folks who will do anything they can to make sure they're working for draft pay (FDX) or greenslip pay at Delta instead of straight pay.
What you can't do is count on the extra flying/extra pay to always be there because it won't. If you get it, it's icing on the top.