There are many professions commanding a greater pecuniary reward with less of a sacrifice then that of a senior captain. I don’t see it as excessive for the sacrifices made, and the present responsibilities involved. From the Delta pilot’s perspective, he is now working 2 months gratis for the company, what a charitable man. It would be interesting to see an average of the salary over the career, as opposed to the last payment. Introductory pay is pathetic in the industry and is only enhanced toward the end of ones career. Anyway, we should all live within our means, even if we have to borrow to do it.
Come what come may,
Time and the hour runs through the roughest day.
(Paraphrases from Mae W. & William S.)