Originally Posted by
Andy
Allegiant will not be competitive on pay or work rules with any of the majors. Even the most senior pilot at Allegiant will be making more money at a major by year 3 and with much better work rules. If it were me, I wouldn't be waiting around for a new contract; that's probably another year plus down the road.
Get out. As soon as possible.
As far as no one applying, that's not going to happen. Allegiant is better than many regionals. There will always be applicants. Allegiant will simply adjust minimum qualifications as the pool of applicants gets a bit smaller.
Good luck to everyone currently at Allegiant.
All true. With a history of quick upgrades, a robust business plan (barring a mishap or buyout), and out/back schedules, there will always be a supply of pilots. Management knows that. It all comes down to return on training investment (time) and the ability to staff the flight decks without overwhelming the training pipeline.
Thanks for the well wishes.