Originally Posted by
pilot64golfer
I can't disagree with these numbers. They look reasonable.
The only thing is that LAX 777 FO just had a bunch of former SEA guys go there, and now 20 more? This base isn't a huge base. All 25 of these FOs on the 777 would be extra, and there would be a bump from that. Its going to trickle down.
Same with 18 guppy Captains in LAX. and 20 more 777 Captains in LAX or SFO.
This are both true, however the company has a few options, including:
1. Over staff 777 FO in lax and have some excess pilots fly iro pairing that dh both ends out of base. Not efficient but certainly better than tdy'ing 75 747 pilots.
2. The over staffing in the 737 will not occur if the company runs a vacancy bid and increases the staffing level in lax accordingly. In this scenario, all current 737 capt that are bumped down will not be displaced.
I think both of these scenarios are preferable for the comaony than starting bump-fest.