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[ACWild]

The CAL gig would be great if it didn't take about six years for the typical regional Capt. to break even in salary. $30/H. first year. Ouch indeed

What does a typical regional capt make these days? I'm finishing my year of $30/hr and going into the 777 at $72/hr. When I was a captain at a regional, I didn't make nearly that much, but it was a while ago.

 

[Palomino]

You can argue against it but that doesn't mean you are going to win. 6 years seems just about right. I had it figured at just over 5 years from my payscale at AWAC. Once you include health insurance, 401k match, hourly pay loss, etc...it's about 6 years to break even at CAL after leaving AWAC as a captain. Of course, after 6 years CAL wins hands down.

CAL current rate:
F/O
Year
WB LNB SB
3 $84 $73 $64
4 95 82 73
5 104 91 80
6 114 99 87

AWAC (per airlinepilotpay.com)
CA
Year 146 CRJ
3 $70 $60
4 73 62
5 75 64
6 77 66
20 113 91

so you beat 20 yr CA pay at AWAC on their largest equipment by bidding a widebody with a bed...all in your 6th year. you can hold 777 fo within a year now.

i win.

 

[BID]

Is it all CRJ 200's now at AWAC?

 

[bearcat]

What is a "major regional?"

-Blucher

Dude you beat me to it (sts)

 

[bearcat]

The CAL gig would be great if it didn't take about six years for the typical regional Capt. to break even in salary. $30/H. first year. Ouch indeed

I really was going to reply then I saw your screen name and figured I didn't have to. If your still confused just read your screen name. If you are still confused, read your screen name again.

 

[CaptETWes]

Is it all CRJ 200's now at AWAC?

Indeed...as of mid-April '06. Hopefully, something newer/bigger in the next few months, too.

 

[Uniform Shop]

You can argue against it but that doesn't mean you are going to win. 6 years seems just about right. I had it figured at just over 5 years from my payscale at AWAC. Once you include health insurance, 401k match, hourly pay loss, etc...it's about 6 years to break even at CAL after leaving AWAC as a captain. Of course, after 6 years CAL wins hands down.

A 2001 hire, who was furloughed for 3 years, just held Captain on the last bid. He will be making around $140 an hour so I think he has a pretty good arguement.

The early 2005 hires are pretty close to his seniority so they might actually hold it on the next bid.

Or we might merge with UAL causing a ripple effect that could force the entire industry into utter chaos.

I would wait for somthing better to come along..... The downside is pretty bad..:beer:

 

[Dumb Pilot]

Or we might merge with UAL causing a ripple effect that could force the entire industry into utter chaos.

I would wait for somthing better to come along..... The downside is pretty bad..:beer:

The very possible consolidation of some Legacies will inevitably bring about consolidation of A/C fleets. I would hate to see folks consuming from their savings to subsidize a $30/H salary and then suffer a furlough.
I really hope that I'm wrong and that the dust has in fact settled

 

[Palomino]

The very possible consolidation of some Legacies will inevitably bring about consolidation of A/C fleets. I would hate to see folks consuming from their savings to subsidize a $30/H salary and then suffer a furlough.
I really hope that I'm wrong and that the dust has in fact settled

doom & gloom does not propel a career. i'm taking my chances.

btw - i'm not subsidizing my first year pay with anything. i prepared for the future.

what year would you catch up to your AWAC Captain pay again? hmmm...i can't remember. i provided some numbers if you'd care to revise your guess.

 

[puddlejumper101]

A 2001 hire, who was furloughed for 3 years, just held Captain on the last bid. He will be making around $140 an hour so I think he has a pretty good arguement.

The early 2005 hires are pretty close to his seniority so they might actually hold it on the next bid.

Or we might merge with UAL causing a ripple effect that could force the entire industry into utter chaos.

I would wait for somthing better to come along..... The downside is pretty bad..:beer:

Would you or other CAL guys take SWA over CAL if you had the choice based on what you know? I have a friend who has an offer from both...I told him SWA...what do you guys think. I think he was SWA bound reguardless.