I calculated top pay rate times guarantee reserve hours to come up with annual compensation. That is more realistic. What does a reserve 777 Captain at Delta bring home? Not someone who is picking up overtime and flying max hours. Even so, it probably takes 30 years to hold left seat on a 777/747 at DAL. So unless you one is hired in their 20s, they will never be able to reach top pay. I like the pay structure at UPS, paid by years of service and seat, regardless of aircraft flown.