Originally Posted by
Rogue
My long term goals would be to make $50k within a year or two and make $100k in three to five years time. Does that sound like a reasonable goal? Thank ya'll for your time.
Probably not reasonable. Let's assume regional hiring standards revert to post- 9/11 conditions...
You will need 1-3 years as a CFI. Actually, CFI's have been making $50K so you might be in good shape there, unless the market dries up due to high fuel costs.
Then you will do 0-2 years of 135 freight (you might be able to avoid this). This might pay $25-40K
When you get to a regional you will make $20-30K first year, $25-50K after that as an FO. Second year pay varies significantly between airlines. After 2-5 years, you will probably upgrade.
A ten year regional CA at a better company can make $100K.
So after you get your rating you are looking at about 12 years to $100K, maybe a little sooner if things go well for you and the industry. Of course if you take a major airline job after that, your pay will drop to $30K, and then start climbing again (quickly at the top carriers).