Originally Posted by
disillusioned
Well Envoys new campaign to promote how they are hiring into the 175 shows that is one factor to consider for new hires and where they go. Even though seniority progression would be way faster on the CRJ, you have people that just want to fly the new plane. That is why the company is still hiring into the 175 and leaving the CRJ thin. Well that and the fact that we don't have anything that would stop them from blocking transitions other than a pat on the back and a promise that "We'll take care of you eventually" from management.
I've bumped up about 20 or so numbers since the first of the month and we have a bunch still out there with class dates. I'm not sure why they insist on taking those that are on the fence about leaving and giving them a big shove in the back. Those that are going to leave will still leave, but they are giving all the incentive needed to those that haven't updated their log books to get out and apply.
In this industry, follow the money, the truth is right behind it. The reason that new hires are going into the ERJ is simple, the CRJ is going the way of the EMB, and it's about training events. Train a new hire in the CRJ, and a year after he finishes, he will be transitioning into the ERJ. Keeping the CRJ guys right where they are, is cost containment. Remember you are a widget, and as far as the company is concerned, widgets don't have lives outside SKYW.
Sorry!
The game is rigged, SAPA, F&H, means you are outgunned, squirtgun vs SAW, you will continue to lose, every time.