Originally Posted by
Profane Kahuna
I’m saying drop the 108 TFP, narrow body only, ignore FedEx/UPS mindset and recognize that the environment has changed.
Every airline is competing for newhires. The other top tier airlines are all offering more career earnings and better extras (paid parking, disability, etc). The company can either step up and offer competitive compensation or it will be left behind and struggle to hire quality people.
The metric is “how much does a barrel of pilot cost”.... not well I only fly a 737 I should roll over and accept less. Especially when SWA pilots are the most productive in the industry.
I see your point. Definitely cant say we all average 108tfp anymore. That was uncool IMO.
I agree that all companies are competing for the same pilot and they should not get to include size and destinations as compensation anymore. Most people dont care what they fly or where to. Give me the money and benefits I want and I'll go to those places on my vacation.