Originally Posted by
Pineapple Guy
Why should a 12th year 777 F/O pilot make $2,002 (14 hr @ $143/hr) in a single day for a 14hr flight to Narita, when he's sleeping for 6 of those hours and never touches the controls the other 8; but a 12th year DC9 F/O only makes $1,545 (15 hr at $103/hr) for working 30 hours over 3 days with 15 landings, and no paid naps?
I'm just sayin....
I agree with Scambo: both are underpaid. I think that was your point. As for the degree to which one is underpaid relative to another, it has to do with the size of the aircraft. The stuff about naps and touching controls, which is not pertinent, I assume was meant in jest.
You find a way for the 777 F/O to take his 6-hour nap at home, and then, maybe...