Originally Posted by SEPfield

You're implying new hire pilots are too stupid to figure out that after they get their bonus for the first year that they will still be at one of the lowest paid airlines their second year. Giving the pilots on property more money and a better contract is exactly what is need to attract new hires.



Most new hire pilots realize that once they are with an airline it is difficult to make a lateral move so they do their homework. They know that if they come to PSA they will get a 10k bonus (maybe 15) and the next year they will still be making less than first year at Endeavor or republic. They know that there is no more quick upgrade at PSA.



The biggest incentive to new hire pilots are; Bases, Pay, and Career progression, not necessarily in that order.



Bases: PSA has 1 commutable and nothing west of TYS, that eliminates nearly 2/3 of the country.

Career Progression: 4 upgrades so far this year, means you will not upgrade in 2 years at PSA. (probably not 3)

Pay: One of the lowest paying regionals with one of the worst contracts.



Any new hire pilot that does even a little bit of homework will realize that a 10k bonus is not worth 3 years of 2 leg commutes, inefficient lines, bullying schedulers, and low pay.