Originally Posted by
flensr
My $.02, take it or leave it. But with few exceptions this is reality.
Basing a career move on first year pay is kind of dumb. Look at career earnings instead and tighten your belt first year.
except this isn’t a first year move to a new career, new people are going to spirit after 5-10 years of paid flying experience. its not like the 7 year accountant moves to a new firm and starts at year one pay, or the guy who worked his way up to a management position at one company will likely start at a similar or higher position at his new company. Flying is the one job where no matter your level of experience or skills possess every starts at every company the same. If a company wants to be a top tier company they need to start people at pay rate near or above where they are pulling them from. (Regionals)