Originally Posted by
PapaMike
Whether or not you want to admit to it, there is going to be a large depletion of pilots from the regional carriers and pncl isn't going to want to go so low as to detract from potential new hires down the line.
Pinnacle could lower compensation significantly, and there would still be a line out the door of guys willing to do it. Silver Airways starts FO's @ 19/hr, and there are plenty of guys who will take the job. As Jonathan Ornstein famously said, "As long as I have resumes on my desk, I'm paying you guys too much."
The future requirement for FO's to have an ATP is the only thing that will put a stop to this. Maybe then pilots will place a higher value on their services than current entry-level airline pilots do?
Best of luck to all you guys @ Pinnacle. Getting your contract gutted in bankruptcy is no fun, nor is being attached to a business model (50 seat jets) that is failing.