Originally Posted by
UWpilot
If Alaska is such a sought after job, then why did they just drop the turbine PIC requirements for Horizon pilots.
Let me answer that for you. Alaska now realizes if they hire people with no PIC, that new-hire won't bail after spending 3 years on reserve and no hope of upgrading for at least nine.
Also, we don't wear hats anymore.
No, I think they realized that QX captains aren't applying because of their junk contract... QX FO's, can make their money back by year 2. But as a Captain, we're better off going to SW. On RJ Captain pay, it takes 12-15 years to break even when you factor in the 401(k) match.