Originally Posted by
theheadmaster
Pay scales are calculated differently for 787 vs other types in the Long Haul Agreement. With some exceptions, when you check out on type, in rank, you start at year 1 pay rate and move up one pay scale each year, topping out at the 4 year rate. This is similar to pay scales in Short Haul. For other Long Haul types, pay scales are based on years of service as a pilot 1-12.
The reason being that by going back to year 1 again you are effectively paying the cost for your change of type.