Originally Posted by
FangsF15
I'm a NB CA, and am already over $300k this year, working 10.5 days a month (working smarter, not harder) That does include my 'retro' check from our new contract which is eligible for PS. I'll probably clear a PS check of at least $40 grand for this year (paid Feb 14, 2024). Also, since it's pensionable, I'll get 17% added to my 401k.
Assuming the current projections hold (both greater economy and company projections), next year's PS check for the same work will easily be $60k+, plus 401k.
Every airline has those that work the system. If everyone tried that, you wouldn't be able to work the system.
Are you stating that the
average Delta CA will pull down more than $400K/yr?
Using outliers as examples is not helpful, especially using Delta WB CA as an example since your WB fleet is not that large. The same goes for NB CAs who work the system hard. This is not a W2 brag thread.
Originally Posted by
744ButtonPusher
so for the outlier high earning wide body captain, the delta plan would be a better take home deal, but I would venture to say that the average pilot would be better off under the UA plan, especially if they have other outside income that’s taxable.
Agreed.