Florida harbor pilots' pay high, study says

摘要

Cruise and cargo operators have squared off with Florida harbor pilots, claiming the state's pilot system stifles competition and inflates salaries, thus increasing costs for everyone.rnA new study commissioned by the Florida Alliance of Maritime Organizations (FAMO) concludes that pilot pay, which averages $368,000 a year, exceeds levels of similar occupations "with a high degree of stress and unique skills" such as ship and commercial airline captains. "Our goal is to open up competition," said alliance president Michele Paige. FAMO suggests pilot salaries be lowered so they're on par with those types of jobs.