Originally Posted by
Jimsaviation
I don't think 12-18 years is an accurate assessment. A short-haul FO will earn more than a Captain at NJS while still maintaining life at home simply because of the type of flying. Good luck getting into overtime by bouncing between MEL and CBR on the 717. I have seen rosters of 140 hours of duty for base salary at NJS...no thank you. Depending on when a command comes about at mainline, the career earnings will significantly diverge at that point. Not to mention the QOL in the meantime. If you have at least 20 years left, going to mainline would be a no-brainer, but each to their own.
What is the short haul FO base pay? Genuine question.
I only ever get answers of what could be earnt with various inclusions and assumptions, but never bare bones - I dont want to work hard - basic base pay.