Don't despair Allegiant pilots! Even though some guys can't be bothered, word is spreading. I recently retired from USAF service to the LAS area, and thought it would be exciting to fly/work for a small growing company whose HQ is about two miles from my house. I didn't even mind that I'd get paid less than at a legacy. Then...

I read through this ENTIRE thread. Afterwards, I figured I'd be better off at a Regional like Compass in the short term if need be (I like seeing my family regularly). Luckily, I'm about to go off to training with UAL and I'll thank God for it every time I drive past your HQ. I passed along my job search Lessons Learned to a retiring USN buddy of mine... and he'd already heard all about your "deal".

To any Management Trolls following this thread - How are you guys going to maintain the growth rate needed to support a 40 PE ratio while your hiring pool evaporates and your junior pilots bail as fast as you train them? Spirit is trading at a mere 24 PE with no potential strike looming. Sell Mortimer!!!

Good luck guys, it looks to me like a strike is inevitable. I hope you finally get a fair contract that is actually honored by management, you've earned as much.