Originally Posted by MtnPeakCruiser

The bottom line is that first year pilots at Frontier aren’t dues paying union pilots and the union won’t spend negotiating capital on pilots they don’t yet represent. Also, high first year pay could help the company recruit by masking any pitfalls in pay or benefits in years 2-12. With no problems recruiting pilots, contract improvements would be unnecessary on the company’s part. The union would love to see industry leading first year pay BUT only after it’s dues paying members are taken care of first. It’s pretty simple.