It's a fantastic time to be a professional pilot. Timothy P. Pope, CFP® and Kit Darby jump into the current trends and drivers of airline compensation in this last round of contract negotiations. Kit brings his extensive aviation experiences to the table. Kit discusses the wild fluctuations in aviation compensation, detailing the impact of shortages, recessions, and COVID-19 on pilot wages. Kit Compares compensation across the regional carriers and major airlines and highlights the significant shifts in pay scales and retirement benefits. Tim and Kit also discuss recent developments in the cargo sector, including early retirement bonuses and FedEx's offer to its pilot group. Kit shares why forecasting the future of aviation growth is so difficult but points out that half of the equation still looks strong for the next 4 or 5 years. Tim and Kit discuss Kit's services for individual pilots, covering resume review, application guidance, interview preparation, and Expert Witness Services for career value assessments in case of injury or loss.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• What's impacting airline compensation right now
• Why you should plan for an economic down-turn in your career
• Why US airlines are in a position strongly compete in a global market
• 2 ways you can make an economic down-turn a personal non-event
• What are Expert Witness Services and why they should be on your radar

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Timothy Pope is a Certified Financial Planner™. Cetera Investors is a marketing name of Cetera Investment Services. Securities and insurance products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA, SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Tim’s Branch Office is located at 5200 77 Center Drive, Suite 330, Charlotte, NC 28217. The branch phone number is 704-717-8900.

The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Cetera Investment Advisers.

This Podcast is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information on the subjects covered. It is not, however, intended to provide specific legal, tax, or other professional advice. For specific professional assistance, the services of an appropriate professional should be sought.