Originally Posted by
Itsajob
Especially when you start with 777 pilots. Stuff rolls downhill and generates a ton of expensive training cycles. I expect a much higher percentage of reduction lines on all fleets, with the 777 being hit the hardest for the next few months. If it looks like this will last longer, then possible displacements and shrink with attrition. Right now the biggest thing in our favor is cheap oil, high attrition, and contractual penalties if the company decides that a furlough is necessary.
When a wide body pilot gets displaced, you’re looking at a minimum of 4-6 training cycles that would generate. The training costs are exponential!!!