Originally Posted by Stuff11

Lets do the Math....



Annual CONTRACTUALLY Guaranteed pre-tax income. Numbers taken from this website and XJT's newly published contract.



First year FO not including non contractual bonuses as those can be taken away at time:


XJT: $40 X 75hrs X 12mos = $36,000 + $10,000 EQO= $46,000

(after 2020, pay is $40.80)

EDV: $50 X 75hrs X 12mos = $45,000
RAH: $45 X 75hrs X 12mos = $40,500



First Year 70-76 seat CA not including non contractual bonuses as those can be taken away at time:


XJT: $71.82 X 75hrs X 12mos = $64,638 + $8,000 EQO= $72,638
EDV: $89 X 75hrs X 12mos = $80,100

RAH: $77 X 75hrs X 12mos = $69,300




First year FO Including first year bonuses, not bonuses paid out after first 12 months



XJT: $46,000 + $10,000 new hire = $56,000
$56,000 + $7,500 additional type bonus = $63,500
EDV: $45,000... no additional bonuses
RAH: $40,500 + $1,500(day one) + $8,500 (Training complete) + $2,500(12mos) = $53,000


CA top out pay:
XJT: 18 years: $112.70 X 75hrs X 12mos = $101,430+$8K EQO = $109,430

EDV: 15 Years: $122 X 75hrs X 12mos = $109,800

RAH:20 years: $129 X 75hrs X 12mos = $116,100



Legally, per diem is not considered income, because its intent is to be a reimbursement for expenses paid while on the road.