Quick upgrade at Compass?

[GOULET!]

Not joking. The pay is awful. Just because Compass isn't the ugliest girl in town doesn't mean she ain't ugly.

First year, 25k minus whatever you pay for your lodging during training, to fly a 89000 lb airplane across the continent of north america. Topping out at 37k or 43k as an FO is the same thing, the average CA taking in 70k is also sad. IMO for the equipment/routes flown thats awful, your opinion may be different.

I don't claim they are great but I will ask again, who has good 170 pay rates? I look forward to your answer.

 

[GOULET!]

the only one I know is Air Canada! Why... because it is a mainline aircraft. It is always a kick in the crotch when we see a AC 175 taxi by us knowing our entire crew (pilots and FA's combined) make less than their captains.

Thank you Captain Obvious for that year 2000 argument. Of course they should be at mainline.

 

[LXApilot]

Royal Jordanian?

I don't claim they are great but I will ask again, who has good 170 pay rates? I look forward to your answer.

 

[206amphib]

I think that it's clear that the 170 series would be a great mainline airplane at most any operation. With regard to whether the time to go to compass has passed or not is really a personal one. For some maybe they are starting out in the airline industry and it means a home base. Maybe for others it's a way to get back into aviation after a few years away or a longer then anticipated furlough. Could the pay be better? Do you need to ask? I don't think there is a pilot anywhere that really thinks the pay they get is "fair." People always want more, so it's not always about the money. There is value to be placed on commute, equipment, etc, etc....

Just my $.02.....