Sheesh, I had never looked up the answer to that question until now. The most junior guaranteed lineholder CRJ CA in my base (SFO) has been here 8.5 years.

Most junior lineholder 175 CA/SFO has been here 11.5 years.

And remember, that's the MOST JUNIOR lineholder.

Kinda puts that under-2-year upgrade into perspective...

I think the junior captain in SLC has over 10 years.

Is this info on APC regarding bonus correct?
"SkyWest is currently offering a $7500 bonus for those currently flying for a FAA Part 135 or has a type rating in a turbo jet aircraft > 12,500lbs. To be paid out upon completion of IOE."

Yes.........

yes. $7500, but you'll pay a lot of that to the government.

Thank you for confirming.

The employer typically withholds Bonus taxes at a simple 25% for all employees instead of going through all your W-2s. Then at tax time you square up with the government. If you effective tax rate is less than 25% you will get the difference back in the refund check. If you are in a higher tax bracket than 25% you will pay the difference.
States vary on how they get theirs.

TL;DR: The bonus is taxed at your normal income rate when all said and done.

No no no no no. Why do people who have no clue about taxes offer their advice.

Because they're pilots, and therefore experts on everything.

Just for an FYI. Nobody asking this specifically but still this may answer some questions. Hired in Feb. IOE complete in May. Hit the line first of June. Initially assigned MSP but got FAT before done with training. Got into SLC August. On reserve Aug thru Nov. finally have a line for December. For all you asking about "how long", this may help some.


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