Originally Posted by
emb145
I think you are spot on with this. Others keep saying that the flow is not dependent on new hires. Sure, that's the case now while you are still shrinking. With 1950ish pilots, Envoy is probably about 300-350 away from being "right sized" according to AAG. And yes, there is the possibility of getting a few 145s back and who knows when/if the CRJs start leaving again.
If increasing aircraft count is what happens, those new hires are going to be needed sooner or later for this flow to keep going. I've asked before and will ask again now. Do you really think AAG will let aircraft sit idle in order to "honor the flow?" If you do, I'd like some of what it is you are drinking.
I agree also that this flow is being used by management as a recruiting tool.
You do you the "right size" is a thing from the past? That was before AAG realized the other regionals are having trouble staffing the flying.
The flow is working as advertised, we are getting new hires and if the upgrade goes down, people will come.
Be happy at spirit and forget about envoy.