Originally Posted by
FNGFO
Run me through that math. 1000 VIL lines is roughly $3M and change in savings. I come up with 300 first year FO’s needing about $1.25M plus the cost of benefits.
22,000 hrs of pay saved
22,000 / 72hr guarantee = 305 pilots
more or less when you factor in longevities or those furloughed or downgraded vs those taking the VIL and also variable is paying benefits on VIL vs furlough and not.
its rough math but about a savings of 305 pilots a month on guarantee with 1000 VIL.
Now they take that money and toss it at the lineholders to pick up and those that don’t get the month off with pay. That very well may still be a net savings for the company than flying an unprofitable schedule but erased goodwill for folks to want to take VILs in the future. And what RSV is still responsible for being in position for their RAPs? How about wipe all the RAPs with pay and put the ones you need in open time for pick up over guarantee.