Originally Posted by
alwaysafterburn
You're absolutely right. I do make 22.18/hr first year, but with my bonus I can assure you I will be making much more. With the high attrition rate, current upgrade time is around 2 years. I'll be making $65/hr. Plus, I'll be able to do some recruitment and receive bonus money on top of that. In my 3rd year I'll be breaking even with most major pilots I know. Numbers don't lie, it's all in the math.
You're right, numbers don't lie. Upgrade with current attrition is 3.5 to 5 years. There are currently over 150 FO's who have the quals to upgrade. With more qualifying every month. If you're a high 55 number on the seniority list you'll see an upgrade at the 5 year mark. But fortunately for you there are smarter FO's who quit and goto another regional with better pay, QOL, benefits and truely a 2 year upgrade.