Originally Posted by Gooner

I feel like this has broken down into the wrong argument.

I don’t contend that I’m as good as someone way more senior to me. I do know, and FOQA data shows that we ALL make mistakes.

My argument is this. Shouldn’t we drive to have as many of our pilots make as much as possible? If so why should we not get years 1-5 pay closer to year 12 pay? I mean if we are in it together and we should all reap the rewards. Is it an unwillingness to share the pie more evenly?

I don’t fault seniority should grant you a better schedule or first crack at premium time or preference on plane/seat. But does the pay need to be that different? Again not saying captains shouldn’t make more either, they should, but is a year 5 captain worth 20-30% less than a 12 year captain?