Originally Posted by
Tyrion
How much of that was new hire bonus? Regional life these days causes this weird phenomenon where 2nd year pay is way less than 1st year pay.
Exactly, without the bonus an FO is at $50 an hour with a 75 guarantee. That's $45,000 a year min guarantee. That is still too low to attract existing licensed and capable pilots back to the profession. Yes, you can fly your tail off and earn much more, but then you have no life outside of work.
Most folks I know work to live.... not live to work.