Originally Posted by
IndyAir Guy
Oh my... you have got to be kidding me? They dont pay for your hotel room?? What about Per Diem, they have to pay that right? I have flown for some of the worst dirt bag carriers out there and even they paid for your hotel room. And whats with the RJ-like pay rates? I never thought that I would say this but it sounds like qualified guys may not be able to afford going to United. Here is a quick math check:
Monthly pay- $2,216.2
After 18% Tax- 1,817.12
Split a $80 hotel room with a buddy that snorze all nite - $1,200
Whats left to send home to the wife not including food - $617.12
Even if the pay per diem your most likely going to drink and it and eat it anyway.
FWIW every crappy regional I've ever worked at at least paid for the hotel, even if you didn't get guarantee or perdiem in training. Almost every regional now pays for everything.
Guess the majors figure qualified pilots are a surplus and it's a seller's market. They may be surprised to learn how many qualified pilots interview and turn THEM down because they can't afford it.