Originally Posted by
Excel
As a spirit pilot,
Does Spirit, Allegiant, Virgin, or JetBlue go to Airbus and clame, because they are an ultra low cost carrier, they should get a substantial discount on leases or purchase prices? What about gate space, contract vendors, contract mx... I don't think Airbus, local airports, or anyone else would agree to subsidize the operation because it is "ulcc" so why should you?
You're comparing apples to oranges, but yes, Allegiant negotiates very low rates for most all things they do. Many airports subsidize G4 operations or we don't go into that city.
Originally Posted by
Qotsaautopilot
Does the GM of a Walmart negotiate lower compensation package than say if he were the GM of a target or a Nordstrom? I would bet he/she actually negotiates more money because the Walmart store is going to have more day to day headaches.
No one except it seems pilots feel the need to subsidize their company's business model through their own compensation. I think the model is good and will certainly help attain company goals but I'm not going to subsidize them.
This attitude of not expecting same or more pay than a legacy pilot is only propagated by us. We can choose to stop that ideology at any time.
Again, you can think you're worth is whatever you want and you wouldn't be wrong. What you are in unrealistic. If you're waiting for legacy rates and work rules, you'll need to get hired at a legacy.
Good luck to you.