Originally Posted by
Dakota
Not to consistently average over $315,000/year and the last 7 years over $350,000. They are working overtime at straight pay. I'm just guessing here, but I bet the company would have to hire at least three more pilots for every guy that does this sort of thing (if they protected min days). I bid carryover regularly, but always protect min days off and I have NEVER come close to those numbers. Take a look at the schedules of some of the top 20 guys in the right seat.............if they allow it. Like I've said before, never trust a Captain that wears a hat when he doesn't have to, and never trust a guy that blocks his calendar.
It is in the contract and it is legal. We are not in negotiations and Seniority has ruled the industry for 80 years. I don’t really object to carry over other than how easy ALPA helps make it for people to get 40 extra hours a month. Take away the CIC advantage and spread the carry over around. If you want to fly 40 hours extra do it on night hubturns at straight pay.