Originally Posted by
sailingfun
Most making pay comparisons use the hourly rate. Contracts have evolved to the point that makes no sense. When I was hired in 1986 the top Captains made 150,000 a year on a 160 an hour rate. Currently the top Ca rate is 438 an hour but the majority of those pilots are making over 600,0000 plus a year without breaking a sweat. 150,000 adjusted for inflation is 432,000 today.
I'm a 50% captain and won't break 400k this year. So we've lost to inflation since 1986!