Originally Posted by
Timbo
You don't think any of those 7,000+ AA pilots will be looking for work off shore?
What If...
The AA pilots "burn it down"?
AA routes/airframes get sold.
7,000+ pilots on the street.
They can:
1. go back to school, learn to do something else or;
2. Go to Air China/Emirates/Air India
Which one would -you- do if Delta shut down tomorrow?
I know LOTS of Delta Pilots who went to Emirates, Air India, Jet Airways, etc. BEFORE Delta even declared bankruptcy, and Delta never had a 1113 imposed. I'm guessing the Asian Carriers will -no trouble- finding pilots, with what is going on over here, with Com Air and all the other RJ outfits that will be furloughing soon, not to mention the AA pilots if they burn it down.
No, I'm certain some will go. But I highly doubt they'll "burn it down". As pilots we are generally all talk. Not to mention AMR management and the creditors would likely merge with LCC before they allow the pilots to do something so drastic. Some will likely go to expat jobs, but I don't think it will be a huge number. It's just too drastic of a change. Those that are forced out(furloughed) may do it. Those that are in their last 10-15 years may as well. If Delta shut down tomorrow, I probably wouldn't go overseas to an expat job. It's really not right for my family.
The problem with using furloughed RJ guys is that many of the expat places require them to be current, so if these guys aren't pro-active they'll miss their chance. Plus, don't many require a type or PIC in type? How many RJ guys have a type a NB or WB aircraft? Heck, a lot will miss out on the RJ type they're getting as a result of the new FTDT regs.
I guess we will agree to disagree.
