Originally Posted by
CFin
I'm hoping that when people come to research different airlines that they can at least get a fair representation of what it is like to work here. Yes, the majority of the pilot population here has gotten hosed and abused over the last ten years. That being said, as a new hire, Endeavor has been an amazing opportunity for me so far. I live in "one of those crappy" bases, got a line in 6 weeks, and will top out over $50,000 my first year at a regional. I've already used my travel benefits to go to London, visit my parents in Phoenix a couple times, flown my parents to see me, and visited friends all across the country. Are there things to improve, of course. 9E is still a regional. If you have the proper expectations, this place has been great to work at so far. I live comfortably within my means and have had no complaints so far. Just my .02 as a newbie.
All good points, overall Endeavor is probably not a bad place to work compared to the rest of this segment of the industry but that misses the main point - in a very limited supply of pilots will they be able to actually hire a net positive of pilots next year? I think it will be very difficult - for the reasons I stated above. If they were serious about really attracting talent this latest TA had the potential to open up the flood gates but it missed the mark. How are small staffing changes and $3000 going to allow them to bring 30 planes out from the desert? 2015 will be close to a net loss of pilots despite recruiting going at full speed. Maybe there are more pilots out there than I realize willing to commute to NY and DTW for a regional but I am skeptical. I'll know they are serious if they re-engage for negotiations before March, a 30K bonus would also reveal they are getting serious.