Originally Posted by Brav989
True but he's not lifting boxes out of a truck in 100 degree weather
So damned hot here in Portland lately.
And ok..year 1 captain Horizon makes about $42,000 on guarantee hours (not reserve). Assuming he NEVER upgrades to a diff aircraft, he will top out at $64,680 based on guarantee..not counting per diem. If he ever moved into a CRJ then $101,640. I will NEVER EVER make near $64,680 at this job..ever
Don't forget to subtract for a full college education, flight training, multiple moves and wasted years of low paid (just yesterday a CFI told me that a good wage in the NW is 13K per year) experience building. I think that if you sat down and did the math including interest for all the loans you will need you will see that the odds are against you doing any better as a pilot.
SKyHigh