Originally Posted by
Paid2fly
Did you ever notice I never mentioned a "shortage", like you keep repeating? Apparently you are agreeing with my contention that there is no need for anyone to take concessions(which was my main point)!
Secondly, the fact that Republic and Eagle are offering $5000.00, is a sign that pay/benefits/quality of life are already too low for them to fill their current new hire requirements... They aren't giving away the money just because management suddenly turned all sweet and cuddly! It's because it's STARTING to get more difficult for them to fill their first officer positions with the existing crummy pay and benefits!!! Comprende???
I sure do, and I am saying there are plenty of uneconomical 50 seat planes to be parked at both companies if they can't fill classes. There is no leverage is all I am saying. People can refuse pay cuts and I agree they are not needed. That being said consolidation is among us and standing your ground is the best way to shrink into oblivion.