Originally Posted by TankerDriver
Fine, but going from a Major in the Air Force, making near $100k a year to the right seat of an airliner making $35k a year on probation may be a slap in the face.
$100k as a major....
My father retired as a Lt. Col in the mid-90's and wasn't making ANYWHERE NEAR $100k. He retired making around $30k in pension (after 22 years of active service).
Looking at current the Air Force pay bands, a major makes about $5500/month @ the ten year level. How in the hell do you get $100k out of it?!? What additional pay are you adding into that base pay?