Originally Posted by
JamesNoBrakes
Are they actually threatening pilots?
No.
Again, there are only a few guys who probably won't make 1500 hours by August. Well under 10% of the FOs. There is no threat to them by the company. The company has not said what the plan is for the few that miss the 1500 come August. As mentioned, it will likely be a furlough and a "please come back when you have 1500"
For people interested in applying to Lakes, obviously we are hiring and running very quick upgrade times. The company is not shinking by much at all. I think we lost a whopping two cities. Ely, NV lost its EAS contract, so we are no longer serving Las Vegas. I think we are down to 46 cities instead of 48. No need for concern.
As far as pay at Lakes goes, with upgrades running at less than one year, you won't be on the FO pay for long. 1st year FO is $16, 2nd year CA is $29.
I'm only defending Lakes because no one else seems willing to