Originally Posted by
acl65pilot
If published as planned we could see up to 450 new pilots needed in our current operation. There will be some gains in staffing and some losses in staffing as a result of the FTDT, but overall a net gain.
As for the portions where it could lead to a loss in staffing (need for fewer pilots in certain categories) which ones would that be? At first I thought it could be a reduction in widebody pilots by creating a lot of 2 and 3 crew runs that are currentlly 3 and 4 crew runs, but everyone said that's not a concern because other rest and circadian issues would prevent any reductions there. So what areas would see staffing reductions (even if its a net gain)?
I like your 450 estimate. Hope that pans out.