Originally Posted by
TED74
Over the course of a full career, one does better to bring earnings forward. In the absence of any retirement benefit being calculated on final average earnings, I'd even take an inversion to the pay tables if I were getting hired today.
And remember, there are big differences in vacation and sick leave between 2nd and 12th (or 19th) year captains, not to mention the earning power seniority itself can produce if you choose to exercise it.
I hear you, but shouldn't there be a difference between a year 1 and year 25 pilot? Bottom line...at 80 hrs. a month/each, a year 1 guy will earn nearly the same as a year 25 guy. MD88 as an example would be $1,900 per month difference for 2 captains flying 80 hrs./mo year 1 pay as captain, vs. year 25. Makes no sense at all.