Originally Posted by
ZeroTT
I don't think that's what he's saying. Consider this scenario. You want to work at FancyJet International because they have a base in Enid, OK. They offer you a CRJ class date three months out. PSA offers you a class date next week. So you come to PSA for three months of paid checkride prep before you start the job you do want at Fancy Jet. Pay increases aren't going to change that.
That's pretty much in the nutshell. I'm not saying this is due to any airline, although coincidentally, high number of FOs leaving training started occurring after the new 9E contract was voted in. Other airlines have some wait time now as well, so who knows.