Originally Posted by
bombaydude
I've heard about fantastic pay for pilots in the US , and seen pretty impressive figures here.
I have the impression from speaking to pilots over the years working for major US companies that you get an hourly rate. Quite a few years ago some Continental pilots quoted pay of $185 a flight hour, at the time this was pretty good money..... so long as you do the hours.
So what happens at a time like now?
Genuinely curious.
Here in the US, the pay rates have not changed. Companies have come up with ways to reduce payroll cost, though. Early retirement packages, unpaid leaves and leaves paid at reduced monthly guarantees. All these are voluntary, for now.