Originally Posted by SkyHigh

Don't forget that an automation upgrade goes on the books as an asset to be counted towards the companies net worth for years to come. Pilot wages are an expense. No lasting benefit there.

I learned this lesson long ago when my employer choose to add a heads up display to every plane over additional training and wages for the pilots.

Investment in automation makes more sense to management. As a defense pilots will need to work cheaper in the future to stave off automation in the years ahead.

Skyhigh