Originally Posted by
Flying Ninja
Isn't the "baked in" bonuses like what Endeavor is doing just a bait and switch?
No, no, and NOOOO! (even aside from ignorance over withholding)
Everything is worth more with the bonus INCLUDED in the base rates. It's simple math...
Vacation pay, critical coverage pay, extension pay, scheduled day off pay, Jr Man pay, sick pay, or whatever category of pay your regional has that references the base rate is worth more...in some cases MUCH more.
If you actually do the math, the entire bonus structure actually encourages pilots to NOT work...or work as little as possible because you are paid more PER HOUR the LESS you work when fixed (monthly or annual) bonuses are paid.