Originally Posted by
Whiskey4
Conservative example for 2017:
Min guarantee of 72 hours @ 37.90 = $32,745
Per Diem (using 250hrs/mo. at 1.85) = $5,550
FO retention = $10,000
No OT = $0
Total = $48,295
Sorry that's not "conservative." He specifically stated he was ineligible for the retention bonus.
Also, per diem is NOT wages. Sure one can spend per diem however one wishes, but per diem is a reimbursement for expenses, not wages.