Originally Posted by squawk 762

That isn’t really accurate. Yes, the pay for first and second year sees the smallest raise, but it is still a raise.

2019 First year pay

$66/hour x 60 hrs x 12 months= $47,520

Bonus $15,000

Total: $62,520



2020 First year pay

$90/hour x 60 hrs x 12 months= $64,800

Total: $64,800



$2,280 more with new pay scale.

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2019 Second year pay

$70/hour x 60 hours x 12 months= $50,400

Bonus: $10,000

Total:$60,400



2020 Second year pay

$92/hour x 60 hours x 12 months= $66,240

Total: $66,240



$5840 more with new pay scale.

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Swift’s first year pay wasn’t the biggest thing needing to be addressed, it was year two and beyond. Most pilots will be upgraded to captain by the end of year two, unless they choose not to, or are unable.

The biggest thing (in addition the the pay raises) to improve morale and retention that could be done, that wasn’t done, would be to increase the minimum guarantee to at least 70 hours, and provide some sort of deadhead pay. These 3 and 4 day trips with 10 hours of deadheading in a middle seat on American, for just 2.5 hours of credit, are pretty tough. It leaves guys with lots of resentment and down-time in the hotel to keep their resumes and applications updated.