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Are most people just getting guarantee or is it normal to go over 64? Thinking about applying but would like to get a feel for the finances. How much does the insurance cost (just wife and me)? Is it pretty good? What kind of take home year one? Thanks!
Like I constantly tell people you have to base everything on guarantee. If you base your finances on say 80 hours and you never make that then don't cry the blues (yes we have a few that complain they are not making enough on guarantee alone to survive!!)
So to answer your questions.
1. 64 is line guarantee. Some lines maybe more but will almost certainly go senior, BUT be prepared to fly those hours.
2. Insurance is $125 per pay (every 2 weeks) for you and wife and kids. Goes up $25 per pay each year for 3 years on the new contract. That said it is top tier BCBS.
3. First year given maybe 3 months in training and OE and
BASED ON GUARANTEE ONLY should see about $70,000 less deductions plus per diem ($700-1000 per month dependent on Intl or DOM). Chances are you will make more and if you want to do O/T its at 150%.