Originally Posted by
dfw106948
What are the odds of making 150k your first year? If not year 1 is it possible for year 2?
Thanks
First year is possible, but not very likely considering you'll spend the first 3-4 months in training. After that you can fly an 8/6 schedule making just shy of $80,000. Add about 10% for various overtime/holiday/night overrides. On the 8/6 you can probably average 30 hours per tour, so FDP will be 20 hours at $150/hr. Figure 16 tours the first year and your compensation becomes:
Base = $80,000
Overrides = $8,000
FDP = $48,000 (16 tours x 20 hours/tour x $150)
Total first year = $136,000
NOTE: This is based on the current level of activity and NO extra days.
By the second year you can fly an additional 6-7 tours with the associated FDP, thus making $150,000 a distinct possibility.