Originally Posted by
Taco280AI
As far as Skywest goes, if I were able to afford their lower pay it would be my top choice. I'd have to really look at it though. And if I had a choice, I'd prefer to live out west. With that said, I'm used to going where I have to, where I'm told, being away - Germany, Poland, Afghanistan, and various field exercises. No kids to be away from, the lady and I are already long distance. I'm not asking what is best for you, but what airline you'd favor. And I get it, there are many reasons to choose one over another that will have a large impact on your life. And there also might be factors I haven't thought of, or am aware of yet - I know there are plenty of things I didn't know about prior to the Army, that I wish I knew before.
Thanks again
It's not all about pay rate. There's also the conditions put on that hourly amount.
Let's say I tell you I'll give you a million dollars... Sounds great right? But I will only give it to you in equal amounts over the next 40 years.
That's $25,000 per year. How do you like that deal now?
Why do I make that example? Well the hourly rate at SkyWest may be lower but consider what your deadhead pay is. If it's 80% elsewhere that pays $40/hour, that's actually only $32 an hour.
There are other little goodies written into their contract (pilot policy manual- a signed written agreement between the pilots and the company which some people don't call a contract) that will have you earning more with lower hourly rates.
Like ready reserve being paid above guarantee instead of included. Etc etc