Originally Posted by
slimothy
You are speaking as if BeatNavy’s post was in some way pro-company. I wasn’t in the industry, but as I understand it, post 9-11, when pilot groups were accepting concessionary contract, to prevent even more furloughs, JB was THE place to be. Still hiring, at a rate that was competitive. That’s not a pro-company statement, that’s simply history (as I understand it). Times have changed, the pay rates at JB have not.
JB pay for Airbus Captains was $80+ per hour and E190 FO's $30 per hour with NO work rules!
The place to be?
Not all pilot groups were working under concessionary contracts. But, those who were had better pay, benefits, and work rules.
JJ