Why are they trying to retain pilots by paying it every 3 months instead of just pay it in the hourly rate?
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I will give you one strong reason. If Endeavor would have negotiated pay rates the senior CA's would have gotten massive raises. The FO's and new hires would have gotten virtually nothing. Then the problem would not have been solved. This way they were able to get the Money where it was needed to attract and retain pilots.