Originally Posted by billyho

This new contract is great for Republic and it should've been done 5 years ago so the bleeding never got to where it is today. For those there I think it will make a difference but that's only to the people that are near upgrade and those that are already Captains. I think it stops the bleeding of tons leaving but Everyone knows the majors will be hiring big time over the next 8 years so going to an airline with a 4-5 year upgrade might not be the best career choice IF going to the majors is your goal.

This new Contract will definitely help pay people there and retain more Senior Captains and Senior FO's, but is that what the airline wants if they want to remain cost effective? I do believe Republic will need some kind of partnership with a major airline to allow movement at the top that will attract newhires at the bottom. Some kind of interview or flow would be really helpful because if not they will not be one of the places people will want to go to if they still have a 4-5 year upgrade.