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Originally Posted by Wing_96  MFT1AIR, I have never had to prove that the company I work for has enough money to give me a raise. I have never had to do that at any job I've ever had since I started sacking groceries when I was 15! |
Your point?
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Originally Posted by Wing_96 MFT1AIR, you also mention low time FOs. Clearly they shouldn't be compensated the same as the CAs or other higher time FOs. However, that being said, they should be compensated more than a kid flipping burgers. Do you agree or disagree with that? |
Firstly, I agree. Secondly, I didn't say they should be compensated the same as CAs. I said, let's compare the ratios previous to the ratios now and determine where the FOs salaries are with respect to experience past and present. (
Understand something though. . .an FO is usually a typed SIC, correct? Isn't that akin to something like a PIC in training?) Just a question. . .
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Originally Posted by Wing_96 I think 19K/year for an FO is too low, but that's just my opinion. And I agree with GalaxyIFE, as long as there are people willing to work for 19K/year, then there probably is not going to be any change. |
I agree here as well; however, depending upon the turnaround rate of first officers in those types of jobs makes it apparent to the company in order to reduce attrition rates, they must increase pay. Additionally, a pilot of higher caliber tend to trend towards companies with increased pay. Yes, they may fly for less if other circumstances are present, but generally speaking if more money is paid elsewhere along with other favorable circumstances, a pilot
will leave for greener pastures. Management knows this. . .should they wish the company to fail, they'll take the appropriate action.
Understand this; if PFT/PFJs are present, you know people will accept 19k. Can't speak to the quality/caliber of the pilot, but if the time comes around, that pilot will leave unless something more than money is an incentive.