Originally Posted by
PotatoChip
From a business standpoint I completely agree. From a pilot perspective I may be less inclined to go all in... Allegiant has come a long way, but let’s forget they got to where they are after years of poor pay, and even poorer maintenance practices. Not sure I’d want to go through those growing pains. Then again, it will all depend on many circumstances...
Most however would be a different story for me, JMHO.
Yeah a startup is going to hurt for a long time, and you're doing it in hopes that things will turn out well in ten+ years, or you'll get bought by a good airline. Unless they very consciously address the pilot shortage up front by offering a good compensation and workrule package, comparable to other majors.
But usually the startup business model is about leveraging low-longevity wages to competitive advantage... after a decade they typically need to sell out or compete on their own merits, if any.