FO Pay
 

I finally meet the qualifications to start applying to the major airlines, but there’s a catch, my current situation requires an annual income of at least $110,000. I need to know what I can realistically expect to make in the first year at the following places:

Delta.
Alaska.
Southwest.

Thank you

Maybe sell a kidney and a few other body parts to make up the difference.

This thread is going to age well.

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You’ll make less than 100k at all three airlines you listed.

I’m not surprised reading this ridiculous thread though. Most senior Captains I had the pleasure to fly with at the regionals literally couldn’t financially afford to move on. I believe that’s why AA setup that bonus structure for flow throughs with their WO’s.

Get a second job to supplement. You won't break 100K first year at any of them. Also, are you sure you want to apply to Alaska?

Can’t you get a low interest loan from somewhere if you explain your situation regarding first year pay compared to second year pay?

I’d take a loan against my own 401k. The interest rate is around 5%. They should be able to pay back the difference in less than 3 years.

I'd suggesting listening to Dave Ramseys podcast.

So, you have job offers from all three airlines??

Nope, just the one from your mom.