Original Message

With the vast amount of pilot openings (primarily in EMS but everywhere has them), do you really think all these companies are going to fork over the money (plus sign-on bonuses) to hire all those people AND consider paying all the rest of you even more?

Pipe-dream guys.  Increased pays are a definite possibility for new-hires but if you've been with a company more than a year don't believe the rumors.

Also, be fore-warned: supposed "stipends" given RARELY last more than a few years.  Once the base is filled the stipend goes away (unless it's one of those really far out bases that nobody lives near; that's different).

If you're junior with a company and you see an opening somewhere else you like I'd jump on it as you'll probably get paid more than you are now.

If you're mid-level on your pay scale and want a serious increase consider getting your airplane ratings as there's WAY more financial potential there.