Originally Posted by Grumble

You're missing one key point in that comparison. Those are all union jobs.

An NAI pilot is employed as an independent contractor. When your contract is up, you're gone or you can reapply/renew. Been there 5 years and expecting a raise? How about no, we have plenty of applicants to replace you. We'll renew your contract at the current rate, maybe even lower, or just not at all. All those sick calls you took from only having 10 days a month off? Yeah we're not interested in renewing your contract.

This is why they're structured the way the are. They will control their labor costs as long as there are jackass *****s willing to sell out the profession, and themselves. Your comparison does not apply.