Originally Posted by
Aubieflyer
So if I am understanding you, are you saying that a 7 year captain would do better with the current pay rate and the 23k bonus rather than the new pay rate without the bonus?
I'm a potential return to work with 7 years longevity. Looking at FO pay with 23k then a hopeful upgrade relatively soon (I know, to be the plug in NYC). Just trying to get a handle on what to expect as far as pay the first couple of years.
No this is being misunderstood. What he was saying is that those in the 3-7 year bracket may see a slight pay cut WITH THE BONUS INCLUDED in pay rates. So for example a 4 year captain may only get an $18-20 an hour raise when the bonus is incorporated into pay, whereas a 12 year captain may see a $25 an hour raise, hence The "smoothing".
The bottom line is that in this negotiating environment no one is going to see too drastic of a pay cut from what they are making now with base wages + bonus.
The sky is not falling folks.