Regional Pay

[BluDevAv8r]

Life is full of choices. You went into this industry eyes wide open...or did you?

Seems to me the only person you have to blame is yourself.

Expectations are everything...

...and yes, I am one of those negotiators who "sold out the regional pilot."

-Neal

 

[jumppilot]

The only thing extreme is the exageration of the pay. $22k is only possible if
you fly 1000 hrs a year. That is tough to do.

Eh, so far according to my pay history for CHQ, my W2 is going to say $66,000, after 3 years. Yeah, I'm single and pick up a couple days of overtime, but I still get about 14 days off a month.

It could be worse. It is only the first couple years that suck.

 

[FN FAL]

It is so much more than just flying an airplane.
The difference in seats is a management tactic. What you have to
understand is the job consists of:

Sim Checks every 6 months or 12 months.
Medical: You fail you have no job.
200 nights a year in a hotel room. (Industrial park) Nothing to do.
Work holidays, weekends...
Airport Reserve/Reserve
15 hr days
Uniforms
Expensive food at airports. Don't forget the 10% off.
Commuting. And you have to commute because who is going to move for
a $20,000 a year and no job security?

They tricked you into taking that job, dint they?

Try arguing with a pimp about the prices after you get done with a hoe, I bet he shoots your ass.