Originally Posted by
Omniscient
Correct me if I’m wrong, but you currently work for FedEx? Should I opine on what guys make at FedEx, being that I have no idea what I’m talking about?
I know many guys who make north of $250k, various bases, aren’t instructors, and have a great QOL. Of course guys aren’t making that at guarantee, anyone with a calculator can do that simple math. But I assure you plenty of us are making north of $250k, and still plenty of time off.
Should a new hire plan on that? Heck no, should guys that made $280k this year expect the same next year, probably not, depends on staffing; but let’s once and for all end this ridiculous notion that a Spirit pilot making a quarter mil a year is somehow some weird “outlier”.
Well then, let's keep this realistic for a prospective new hire. Captain rates for them with a 3 year upgrade will be $218.61. Min guarantee puts them at a juicy $188,870.40 for the year.
I personally didn't know there were so many captains out there doing your north of 250 range, but it's really encouraging to know that folks can have a very good chance of ignoring min guarantee when they upgrade. As for quality of life as a new captain, well that's up for debate, but you make it sound good.