Originally Posted by
cesnacaptn
Plus, I've wondered if the training costs are also nullified by the fact that training cost are spread over more seats at the legacies since their average aircraft size is so much larger than their low cost competitors.
On the other hand, AirTran, Jetblue, SWA, Spirit, etc. really don't have that many types on property.
A Southwest pilot has new hire training, and upgrade training. Plus the type ride before he's hired, so I guess that's three. But only two career training events on the company dime.
Every airline pilot has recurrent so I figure that's a wash.