Originally Posted by
2loud
Alright, let's compare W2s. At $216/hr (12 year CA), we have line pilots at Alaskan make $300K with 12-14 days off on an average. This figure includes the PBP. Of course, this isn't your average pilot but they are just line pilots. At $251/hr, it can be high as $348K or more. How about 401k? Did VX have greater than 13.5%? Do you think that you would have ever negotiated $251/hr with VX management? Most of y'all are going to get 15% (2010 hires and later). Hate to sound like puzzle palace but was your total compensation better than Alaskan pilots? I would venture to guess not. A huge windfall for all y'all, for sure.
If I had 12-14 days off on average I would shoot myself in the face. Especially if it was to make only 300K including PBP. You should probably ask around a little just to get an accurate picture of where things stand.
As to the windfall, I beg to differ. There's more to it than payrates and let's face it...your trips suck, I've seen 'em. We can chat over a Seattle's Best latte sometime. It has been an eyeopener for many VA folks too over the last year talking to AS peeps. On my commutes I have been have stunned to learn just how hard it is to make money on your side without killing yourself. But I like to take it easy, me. Maybe some folks like flying 17 days a month.
How bout we focus on the important thing which is both sides have some really good stuff and bring a lot to the table. Time to focus on the future and finding a way to work as one to bring in a tide that lifts all the boats, eh?