Originally Posted by Dubz

Personal perspective, but I believe the reason the WOs/AA are offering bonuses is that they didn't want to adjust the pay scales across the board. It was easier and cheaper to give bonuses and manipulate the pay scales by shifting the year 3 and 4 scales to 1 and 2. It was all done to fill seats.

If I were looking, I would consider the ease of getting to work, anticipated reserve time frame, other QOL issues, and then pay. You will have plenty of time to think about whether or not that 5K differential was worth it when you are on your second year of reserve when you could have sat two or three months... if you find yourself there. You'll make up the 5K month by month by not being on reserve and flying over guarantee.

Best of luck with your decision.