Im a guy who graduated Local U at 25yo.
Joined SIAEC as an APPRENTICE.
$2500 flat for 4 years.

Passed out as LAE 29yo.
$3300 monthly.
(Basic $2620, the rest are allowances)
(Any bonus would be based on basic salary)

5 years bond ending, 34yo, with children now.
$4300 (basic 2.9, plus more aircraft type licences)
Last 5 years only receive 0.84 month of bonus only.
Increment only gave for 2 yrs.
(Increment and bonuses have been frozen fyi)

Highly not recommended.