How does pay work when upgrading?

[PilotOnTheRise]

If someone is a 4th year First Officer, and upgrades to Captain, do they get 4th year Captain pay, or first year Captain pay? Is it time in seat, or time in service?

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Yes, but I am sure there are some companies out there willing to screw their employees over on this.

Who are they?

 

[PilotOnTheRise]

So a 4th year FO will get 4th year CA pay when they upgrade? Just clarifying.

As far as who screws their employees over on this; I have no idea. Until now, I didn't realize this happened in the first place. I always thought a first year CA made first year CA pay. Mkes sense though, otherwise some FOs would take a pay cut to upgrade.

 

[Trogdor]

Usually it is 4th year captain pay.

 

["GO AROUND"]

Don't know where you work but most places is at company not seat.

 

[Flyerjosh]

Typically time in service with the new pay rate taking effect at the completion of training or IOE.

 

[capt. megadeth]

There are a few companies that screw the empolyees with this one. One is USA 3000.

 

[Beech_boy]

Commutair you go to 1st year captain pay when you upgrade no matter how long you have worked for the company for.

 

[BoilerUP]

Doesn't one of the fractional carriers do that?

 

[FN FAL]

Commutair you go to 1st year captain pay when you upgrade no matter how long you have worked for the company for.

You worked for the company for?