Originally Posted by
Green Giant
I would have to say that if it is a new aircraft order the union should get industry standard pay for that aircraft before we could fly it.
If it is an aircraft order for a new airplane type, I think it would be in our best interest to get a great pay scale for the plane as soon as possible. More airplanes means more Captain positions and possibly more bases.
1. Shouldn't need to be in one of those "Captain positions" to make a livable wage here.
2. I believe this C-series order speculation is just a fantasy they are using to sell new hires on coming here and staying awhile (after hearing it from multiple new hire FO's this month)
3. If they do order a new type of plane (very doubtful IMO) ALPA should pull a SWAPA move and refuse to fly them without a new contract and Industry-LEADING pay. (Why all this talk about average? You will never have a chance to move to higher paying equipment, you have fewer infrastructure available when you have to declare an emergency, and you work for one of the most profitable airlines in the industry, you deserve to lead the pack on your equipment)