Originally Posted by
swaayze
Due to synergies, PBS and mgmt wanting to do more with less I think we may see a 10% reduction in pilot count, but I'm fairly confident that it will all be off the top due to attrition and training needs (and hiring will continue). Throw in a significant recession and/or 9/11 type event and -20% is pretty certain. I'm not measurably worried (with 1000ish below me), but I do have a "furlough fund" that doesn't get touched. (Though after two furloughs my "not worried" is probably different than many).
A 10% reduction would be 1,400 pilots. Which would require a 3 year hiring freeze. they are talking about increasing the hiring next year. They already have gone from 500 to 650 to 750 and now I hear 800 to 1,000.
I m with you on the furlough fund. I don't have it yet but am building it as we speak. Also building a stuck commute slush fund for when I'm left behind on a weight restricted flight (or whatever). I'll just turn around, go home and enjoy my extra time off.