Original Message

Commute Air just upped their pay.  Not as good as PSA/Piedmont but it's because who you flow through to.  Get this:

If you use your $25K/year bonus towards your annual pay this is how it works:

$90K first year, more than $90K second year (not sure how much pay increases that second year), $116K if you make Captain going into year 3 (best case scenario of course), then ride that for next few years until you flow to United which has the best pay /benefits in the industry.

If you're under age 45 it's MORE than worth it to start working on your ratings and consider trying making the switch.  At a minimum, just give it a try.  It will make you a better aviator, you can at least say "I tried it", and your helicopter job will still gladly take you back if it doesn't end up fitting your lifestyle.

There's never been a better time!!!