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The starting pay never moves, it's within that stated range.  With the inflation crap, and competitor starting wages, I'd be willing to bet you could negotiate starting at the upper limit or damn close to it.  IFR, ATP, and all other additional pay are stated right there in the CBA, and are paid in addition to your base pay rate.  

Cost of living and hard to fill stipends are also paid "additionally."  I keep saying additionally because your overtime rates are based on just your base pay, not the additional payments.