Originally Posted by
Cyio
So is the assumption this thread is trying to make that any pilot with less than 20 years until forced retirement is financially better off going to spirit, if speaking solely on pay?
Just doesn’t seem right. Might add that in theory AA pay will be going up with new contract, whenever that may happen.
IF you make the assumption that NK will grow regardless of outside factors such as the economy... they are a young pilot group and will not have the kind of retirements that the big three will enjoy.
AA has some warts but IF their geography works you (ie live in a hub) you could enjoy essentially guaranteed seniority progression, and therefore pay and/or QOL progression.
The economy will generally affect all airlines. But the retirements don't lie, worst case is that the music stops for two years if they go to 67 (but then you can still make it up on the back end).
NK is a pretty safe bet if the economy stays good long enough to get you the growth you need for upgrade. Only you can read your personal crystal ball on that.