CesnaCaptn
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Exactly. Latest MIT data shows a DAL pilot costs $350 per block hour flown, AA $375, CAL $310. Pay and benefits. It's not just the W2.
Bases on hours flown, DAL works an astounding 20% less than the most "productive" group (CAL). Think five extra weeks off per year on average.
Workrules, workrules.
When you use the word "cost," does that include the cost of training a pilot? I know it's a small skewed sample, but I know a few junior DAL pilots who have spent more of the past few years in training than actually flying the line.
I don't think you can use a blanket statement like, "think five extra weeks off per year on average." DAL has much better rigs than CAL. Those costs are block hour costs. I'm willing to bet that DAL pilots earn much more soft time than their CAL counterparts. Unless you are considering layover time earning rig or deadheading as part of your five extra weeks off.