Originally Posted by
OTZeagle1
That is not an honest assessment. Most, like 95% of regional FO’s will be making 100 x 95 x 12= 114k a year… seems about right for anyone at that skill level involving that much cost and time. Most, like 95% of the regional CA’s will make (most are no where near the top of a 20 year scale)… so 150-170 an hour or 150-193k, depending wether they are working 80-95 hours a month. I think that is a very reasonable wage. I have been asked not to post any more numbers with regard to NB rates, an ask I feel obligated to comply with but it’s safe to say, I don’t think NB pilots will make the same as WB pilots, hopefully I am woefully behind in my ability to see the paradigm shift.
OTZ's vision only extends as far as Mt. Rainier, and everything he sees is through the prism of the Eskimo.
Of course no new ground will broken at Alaska. The company and the old guard are both far too committed to the status quo. It will be up to other more hungry carriers to push the pilot pay envelope.
AAG was a follower when it came to $215 for QX. Not until 4 or 5 other regionals had already made the move did they feel compelled to respond in kind.
If we reach a TA first in this cycle, I fully expect it to be more of the milquetoast modest gains that define this culture.
The regionals have doubled their pay in the last 8 years. Doubled. I don't fault them for it. The pay was near criminal before the 1500 hour rule.
As they say, "a rising tide lift all boats." The entry level of our industry just got a huge boost. Every airline pilot should now anticipate those waves to ripple upwards through the industry. Maybe not 100% gains, but significant.