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.
Mind showing your math on that one? 600k plus a year at 438 an hour is what, about 114 hrs a month? Without breaking a sweat? When I was on the widebodies green slips were almost nonexistent unless you were in the top third. I actually never got one.
If an outright majority of our 350 captains pull more than 114 hrs a month I’d be surprised, but maybe times have changed since I was international.