Originally Posted by
minimwage4
If the market determines that 30 bucks an hour is the new 1st year pay industry wide, that's what they'll offer.
Market? What market? If somebody is willing to fly a CRJ900 for $21.00/hr., then sombody else will surely do it for $20.00/hr..
This is how it's been in the regional airline world forever. Take a look at Piedmont or Air Wisconsin pay scales in the 1980s. Make sure you're sitting down before you do this!
The only thing the market dictates is that the lowest bidder will usually win a contract.