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Originally Posted by wizepilot
NightIP, I have a question for you. I got out of RAH back in 08/07. Interviewed at Cape, and was offered a job back then as a Captain. At that time I was interested in the Indiana runs, as I live near Chicago. They told me then that the Indiana runs were only a "tryout". I did not want to relocate. Glad I didn't take it, because now I'd be out of a job. I was just curious how you like it there and if the money is decent.
I like it. It's a good job while the economy is down. I've only got 6 months in at the company, but I really don't have a whole lot of complaints. They treat you well and the flying is fun. Great people to work with as well, including the rampers, gate agents, etc. The pay is definitely better than I had it my regional. I don't normally like to spit out numbers like this (though our pay scales are posted on APC so it's no secret!), but my last pay stub has a 2009 YTD of a bit over $10,000. That probably won't continue at that rate over the summer due to our staffing situation and a probable lack of overtime, but with about $4,000 this year in transition bonuses (if I decide to go back to the Caribbean next season), mid-$40,000s shouldn't be hard to do first year. If a pilot decides to stay north for the entire year, that number would probably come down a bit unless he/she was senior enough to hold a higher time line. They really make it worth your while to go south for the winter.