Originally Posted by
todd1200
(Unless my math is off) It looks like the new L-XJET 70-seat rates are about an average of 2.8% lower than the current L-ASA 70-seat rates. Obviously not ideal, and I'm sure they will exert downward pressure on the JCBA rates, but how much damage will 2.8% really do?
The rates are pretty similiar until someone gets senior in either seat,especially captain. Delta and XJT management has previously stated that senior pilots cost too much and mess up the regional business model. Delta dealt with that issue with the PNCL TA, and now XJT management is dealing with the seniority issue with arbitrator rates that are locked in for 3 years apparently.
L-XJT's pilot group is much younger and more junior, evidenced by their much higher attrition rate. Senior captains at ASA on the 700/900(and there are ALOT of them) would be taking around a $10,000 a year paycut to match these new rates. Management as declared thermo-nuclear war on senior pilots at ASA.
Skywest's Override pay scheme sounds like winning the lottery compared to the $2 raise