Please remember that everyone that works at an airline is not a pilot, mechanic or baggage handler on OT. That 85000 dollar figure is inflated by highly compensated folks. If you look at the rest of us, we're probably below the average for other industries. I know that I am, which is why I'm looking elsewhere. Tired of working 60 plus hours a week for 40 hours of mediocre pay. As for what I am in this airline game.... Customer Service Supervisor for one of the largest airlines.