Originally Posted by acl65pilot

MD80, I know this is not popular, but I really do not care about a pilot that does not pay association dues. It is our associations job to protect those that are members in good standing, not pilots that are not even active airline pilots.

That said, not getting the military candidate because of the 20 dollar an hr start will cause the airlines to raise their starting wage, and as a result the pay progression will be flatter the first few years.