Originally Posted by
FLYBOYMATTHEW
I believe the 43% average pay rate increase is misleading considering you will likely have to work more hours per month/year under PBS than under line bidding. Look at your “effective” pay rate under current book by dividing 2017 earnings by block hours flown. My block was 58% of my credit for 2017, as a commuting line holder, with zero JRMS or special deals. If I have to work 40% more to make 40% more, am I still getting a 40% pay increase?
Ahhhh the old “effective rate” term. I understand what you’re saying but you could have the worlds highest effective rate and still have the lowest W2.