While it's true that AA has asked for 40 a month as of today the email from our management said 330. It is in everyone's interest to get more to AA. It will really depend on what our hiring is capable of. If all this news of pay and now new base, increases our new hires then I personally see more than the 330. That is obviously yet to be seen but so far I have to give credit where it's due. We have seen them put their money where their mouth is and so far it's good. I think SK who is now at UAL was really putting a lid on us and now the powers that be are making due. Lots to be seen still, but I think a new hire here is going to have a good QOL/ movement than at most regionals. Then again I'll still say I wish we had our west coast ops back. Maybe soon that will come back, who knows... At least pay and movement are on the up and up.
We're not all lollipops and roses but it's been several years of beatdown and I think we're finally past that and are moving to better pastures. I sincerely think that a new hire today will have a better experience then many of us did. Here's the way I see it. You come here and have AA in your back pocket, build the time/experience and put your apps in to whomever floats your boat. Worst case is your dream airline doesn't call then you have AA in your back pocket. That's not a bad gig if you ask me.