Originally Posted by
Rahlifer
Republic is saddled with a huge number of lifers that simply cost way too much money. Realistically, they're probably going to go after the senior captains for large pay concessions knowing full well that most have no other job prospects. It'll be "here's a 40% pay cut". Don't like it? "Don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out". As an added bonus, BB still walks away unscathed because it's "the mean BK judge" that'll do his dirty work.
That doesn't solve RAH's pilot shortage issue, it only makes it worse. The so called "don't let the door hit you in the ass" philosophy will play out as there is nothing to lose at a 40% pay cut.
There is no good long term options for RAH, or any regional for that matter. The business model no longer works for anyone. RAH's only long term survival chance comes from becoming the competition.