Originally Posted by
gloopy
There was an 88 FO a couple years ago who made well over 400. Commuted too, and didn't work much harder than the average high ALV lineholder or junior/hammered reserve. Buddy bid drop your whole line with pay, get 3 or 4 regular GS trips. Boom, triple pay while not working any harder than your original schedule.
I see senior FO's on all categories that do very well pay wise and work much less than most Capts do in their category. I see that as being a very appealing lifestyle for some. Why ever upgrade until you can be a senior Capt?