Originally Posted by
Cozmo
This statement has me a little concerned. I've run all the scenarios to try to make sure that going to United is in my best interests, and part of that equation is finances. My worst (reasonable) case scenario had me making captain money after 12 years, but I thought I was being conservative.
I only have 20ish years left under the current rules, so I need to maximize as much as I can. Any guess of an upgrade time for a new hire? I've considered that I might need to be a fo for my whole career for QOL, but I had at least hoped to have the option.
You're going to be just fine Cozmo. If Duckdude has been here for 11 years he was one of the last pilots hired before the 2008 downturn that halted hiring until 2012. The first pilot hired in 2012 is probably 100ish numbers junior to him/her. So what that means is that a 11 years and 6 years effectively have the same bidding power.
Before the summer Duckdude and that 2012 hire will have a shot at a CA seat, and CA will drop to 5-6 years and WB FO will probably settle out in the same area maybe drop to 4.
You have made a great choice and are going to have a great 20 years welcome.