Originally Posted by SkyHigh
Since you asked
Estimated future pay scales:
Domestic 737, 757, 767, MD80 Ect. CA $65K FO $45K
Regional RJ CA $45K FO $25K
A few companies in the US are already getting away with these pay rates without any sign of them having problems finding willing new hires.
SkyHigh
Are you stating those salaries as base (beginning salaries), or top off salaries. If the latter is the case, I don't think the airlines can get away with that in the long run. In the short run, there are plenty of new, young pilots, like myself, who would take those jobs. In the long run, however, as word gets out, the airlines will have problems hiring people at those salaries.
If those are beginning salaries, however, they may be able to get away with it more long term.
Personally I don't think we are looking at those type of salaries, especially as top off salaries. I still think the 12yr+ captain at a major will make $100K+, and that regional pay will stay about where it is.