I would not want the union to be in charge of pilot hiring. Many different issues, liability being one. Let management hire pilots like it’s done at every other company.


And while the truth may sting, the window opens for ~150 jobs for the year and ~3000 will apply. This place will have no problem filling up seats even with the current contract, and yes many locals will apply. We have leverage going forward, but I really hope the union doesn’t stand on retention or attracting pilots as an actual issue for Alaska. It’ll be no factor with how little AS hires compared to other airlines.