Where did I quote in this that I had 17 days off on reserve? I did state when I held a line I had 17 days off, but when I stated I could credit up to $48K/yr that was with 12 days off on reserve. And that was stating if "I work hard". I stated I am on pace to easily break $40K/year with 90 credit hour months. Saab is on pace for the mid $50K/yr, which is very believable.
100 hrs of credit * $34/hr = $3,400 + $600 per diem = $4,000/month * 12 months = $48,000/year
As for really thinking we can't credit 100 hrs/month at ExpressJet on reserve, think again, most of the reserves right now are in the 80's to 90's. With a little perseverance, you can get yourself up to 100 here. We have lots of trips that credit 5-8 hours a day. Remember, this is what we fly at ExpressJet, on the COEX side, not what you fly at your place. Calling my statements BS, while you don't work here is quit hilarious, since I am making $3,500-$4,000/month right now.
I don't really know where you are coming from stating per diem isn't income. If a company paid you $30/hr for per diem and $5/hr for flight time, would you say that person makes less than someone making $1/hr for per diem and $25/hr for flight time?
Per Diem is income. It's actually super income
because its tax free