Get off your soapbox Coral!
The attitude of "superiority" is on both sides of the fence
As was mentioned in another thread:
"we wouldn't be down here if they weren't up there!"
As for the money, well apart from the endorsement fee upfront, you might be surprised to know that 73 crews with
VB start on about 20k more than a new rated ATC!
Not sure what the progression is like though