Originally Posted by
Jersdawg
Hiring numbers since the 5.5 was announced were 33 last month (above average) and 12 this month (below average). That's batting .500. Of course, we all know that it is just two months worth of data and a limited sample size, which doesn't prove anyone's point. Regardless of speculation, the numbers will tell the story each month as they either meet or don't meet Envoy's need.
Yes, pilots are questioning Union and management claims. This is nothing new. We should ALWAYS question claims that seem too good to be true.
Mason says only 24 were hired in August. If they are frontloading, then they'd need 24/month from here on out to get another 400 by end of 2016. Again, that assumes relatively few leave Envoy for anywhere other then AA via flow and if that doesn't hold, well........then the house of cards stability becomes that much more perilous.
I think it's critical for all to understand AAG's plans for Envoy and Envoy managements desires for Envoy can be and are very likely two different things. AAG appears not interested in making any investment in Envoy and Envoy management appears desperate to maximize Envoy's chances of not being fragmented in some form of consolidation in the future for they may be kicked to the curb much like many pre-merger LAA execs were or at least if so, to have a better footing with which to argue their viability and competance to be retained.
What you're seeing now might simply be a dance between two partners dancing to different music.