Originally Posted by
GoNavy
Not to sound like a dim bulb but the average all combined before tax income an FO will make is more like 45G realistically? Most regional airlines leave the impression you will make between $60-65 or more. I know you need to pick up a few trips but 44 to 45 is quite a discrepancy.
Most regional airlines include per diem, cost of benefits, and commuter hotels (if you get them) in their compensation numbers when recruiting. That skews the numbers quite a bit.