just because a certain tactic has worked at one place does not mean it will work everywhere. Explain how Mesa has been a bottom feeder for years yet they don't seem to have a problem finding pilots.

A small cargo op like NAC is not the same as the larger more established cargo operators. Plus they are in a unique position compared to other airlines. Having bases is HNL and ANC were are local pilots going to work that are unwilling to commute 2500 miles just to get to the nearest place in the lower 48?
Plus it was not too long ago that the NAC pilots were working with no contract, they didn't seem to have a problem hiring pilots then with the crappy work rules they had. Now they can have a contract will vast improvement and you say, just hold out to get more, the company wil be afraid of the great pilot shortage. That is the most naive thinking I can think of