Pilot Raises @ SWA....

[StarrBuck]

Chase,

Thanks for all of your information, sure makes a difference. Could you also post the new payscale for 4,5 and 6th year Capt? Thanks!!!

S.B

 

[chase]

4th, 5th, 6th yr Capt

As of Date: 4th Min Max 5th Min Max 6th Min Max
9/1/2001 113.71 114.97 116.41

9/2/2002 122.35 122.35 123.71 123.71 125.25 125.26
(The '02 raise is guaranteed at the max because we met profit projections for '01)

9/1/2003 127.24 131.65 127.24 133.11 128.66 134.78

9/1/2004 144.56 149.34 146.17 150.99 152.89 148.00

9/1/2005 149.62 159.94 151.29 161.71 163.74 153.18

9/1/2006 158.63 159.94 160.39 161.71 162.39 163.74

THIS IS NOT HOURLY PAY. To get an hourly conversion multiply the trip rate times 1.1369 (I believe that is the number but anyone out there can correct me if I'm wrong).

 

[OakRBust]

Chase


Thanks again for all the great info! Your time on this site is very much appreciated!


Thanks

OAK

 

[Caveman]

Let me make sure I understand this correctly, with the new raises a 2nd year FO at SWA will make $38K starting in Sept. Is that correct? Heck, a 2nd year CRJ pilot at CMR is making $35K now. Our C700 FOs will make $38K.

The SWA Capt pay sure looks a whole lot better than our Capt pay. How long does it take to upgrade?

 

[T1bubba]

Caveman,

The pay rates you were looking at are all for first year FO's. From what I remember 2nd year pay is in the low 60's.

Upgrade generally takes around 5 years.

T1bubba

 

[ultrapilot]

Actually, if you do the math correctly, a second year FO can easily make between 60k and 70k without trying to fly extra and without per diem.

 

[Caveman]

Doh! O.k., I get it now, thanks.

 

[T1bubba]

Ultra,

Thanks for the correction. Doing math correctly has never been one of my strong points.

T1bubba
Not counting my paychecks until someone throws me a towel...

 

[SWA2000]

Guys keep in mind Chases numbers are just your trip rates. The good thing about SWA is if you want, you have the ability to make as much as you want or as little. For me, in my first year (00-01) my W2 was 45.9K. Right now, finishing up my 2nd I look to do about 72K. In my 3rd with the new rates I should avg. around 90K. All these numbers do include per diem at $2.15, avg about $50 per day. I also try to average 105 trips which is very easy to do. The best thing to do if you can is live in one of the bases. The more junior the better. It makes it easier to pick up turns. Good luck. Hope to see you on the line soon.

 

[tredding@swa]

Thanks 2000

Thanks for the numbers on my future $$$.

I will be living in a base (PHX) and look forward to maximizing the cashflow during my 1st several years.

The "new" pay makes life much easier for us "poor" 1st year guys. That is, WHEN we get out of the pool and start getting the SWA paychecks!?!?

I just can't wait to start enjoying my 54% pay cut!!! No, really! Being a SWA pilot is the result of 20+ years of paying dues, yea, my current gig pays well, but having a schedule and being home when I WANT to be is going to be fantastic!!! Not to mention that when time for upgrade comes, I will make much more $$$ than is possible in my current position!!!!!

Regards to all who are floating... Tredding