Originally Posted by
Hedley
A senior 737 fo in DEN can easily make as much a junior captain without working more. Lots of legs get bought by sim instructors and premium pay isn’t uncommon. If it’s about money and QOL, senior fo is a good place to be. If it’s about a stripe, a free hat, and telling your neighbors that you are a captain, then deal with reserve or the bottom end trips.
Along with the extra stripe don’t forget the hordes of groupies and adoration from the pope.