Originally Posted by
rickair7777
$1 MILLION to replace a CA??? What are you guys using for training? Real wide-bodies?
I think most training events costs $30-$50K...even assuming a few transitions along with the upgrade and the new-hire it still doesn't look like a million bucks to me.
Like I said best case a wash, WORST case 1M.
This happens when an airline has several aircraft types and one retirement triggers a cascade of training events not just 2. Costs include the higher staffing required to cover flying while everyone is in the school house playing musical chairs. Costs for the training. Costs for salaries of guys in training. These are just a few items there are more.