Originally Posted by
duvie
I don't think the captains deserve less, but do you think they deserve a larger raise than first officers? If so, why?
Secondly, I doubt upgrade was 6 years when you were an FO, most understand the validity of "paying your dues," but these days most guys are spending longer in the right seat than the pilots of yesteryear spent at the "commuters" all together before they were on with a major. For this reason I think a more livable wage is reasonably expected.
First off, read my second paragraph again... I believe ALL of us deserve more!
Secondly, when I was hired it took a lot longer to be qualified to get on with a regional. I had to fly the Canyon, night freight, charter, air ambulance, and corporate to have enough time to be considered.
But let me repeat myself again so it's abundantly clear "I believe we all deserve more", including f.o.'s! I don't really think 1 or 1.5% is reasonable.