Merit based system dude. It's total crap that a 10000 hr pilot and a 250 hr wonder start at an airline at the same pay rate. Most professions allow you to make more money when you change companies. I can't figure out why so many people are so in love with the unions that do more to hold us down than allow ourselves to move forward.

Before anyone starts...yes I have read "flying the line". I would still rather negotiate my own wages thank you.