Originally Posted by
Falcon20
Since the TA was voted down by a significant margin does anyone think that the company will have to increase the class sizes?
Reading the zillion threads about the TA reducing manning requirements I would guess that if (a big IF) the company planned on the TA passing and having quick relief as a result they might have to now adjust their plan. The proof would be if they start calling more poolies for the Aug 17 class.
Is this realistic or just wishful thinking?
It will actually be the opposite depending on how the company chooses to amend the Boeing purchase. The TA made little overall change in manning. There was give and take in that department, the net was a small negative change. Rising pay almost always also leads individual pilots to work less which would have had a impact.
If the E190's are canceled it removes a bunch of training from next Spring through the summer and drops our pilot needs substantially.
The big question is what does the company do now. I am told they have to make a quick decision on the airframes so hopefully we will know soon.