Originally Posted by
swamp
Good post, at 9E there have been many 7+ year FO's bailing to start at the bottom of PSA or compass. Might have been a good move a year ago, but now, PSA and compass will soon have the same problem 9E is having = hiring new pilots and those FOs leaving now will be stuck yet again at the bottom of another regionals seniority list. FOs leaving for allegiance, spirit, JetBlue or any other LCC makes sense, but leaving 7 years of seniority to start at the bottom of another regional, just doesn't make much sense. I get 9E is not the ideal place to work right now, but we have approx 70 CA waiting for a class date at Delta and many others leaving to United, and AA soon. Guys have stuck around and dedicated their time to 9E during the stagnation years, why bail now when the attrition years have just started?
7 years of longevity at 9E means nothing, you could have better seniority and the same paycheck at year two at some of the regionals hiring now, with a great chance of upgrade. If you are an FO at pinnacle you will never upgrade, there are enough captain lifers for every single left seat. The risk of staying outweighs the risk of going, as has been the case for years now.