Originally Posted by
JohnBurke
Regional pilots today are starting off above the national average income
Hah, wut?
48,642.15 is the 2016 National Average Wage according to the Department of Social Security.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/AWI.html
Most regionals do not pay that on first year pay, or even on 3rd year pay. I think Endeavor might be the only one that exceeds that mark at year 3. Pretty unacceptable considering the cost of education and training for this career.
1st year pay at Republic: $40,500
3rd year pay at Republic: $45,900
1st year pay at Endeavor: $45,000
3rd year pay at Endeavor: $54,000
1st year pay at SkyWest: $34,656
3rd year pay at SkyWest: $37,392-$40,128 (depends on equipment)
1st year pay at Mesa: $32,400
3rd year pay at Mesa: $34,200