Originally Posted by
lifetakesflight
Just wanted to correct some of the points you mentioned:
- Pilot Count was around 170 pre-COV, around 150 were flying (others coming through training or waiting for IOE)
- June bid forecasts up to around 80 pilots flying, possibly into the 90's but some pilots took UTO
- Non-flying pay is 8 days with benefits
- Never heard of the "October" thing, last update was to be ready to fly as flights return (still trying to keep pilots current)
My two cents:
I've been very happy with the transparency throughout all of this and there's a healthy amount of optimism about our place in the industry when the dust settles. HQ has shared candidly about the current health of JSX (not Jetsuite) while welcoming discussion about money, furloughs, growth etc. I think "most" of us feel good about a future w/o furloughs and optimistically being near the front of the airline recovery. The situation could, of course, change in the future based on numerous external factors. Hope everyone is doing well and healthy!
Oh, this is WAY too happy for APC. Where is the conspiracy, the malevolence, the hidden agenda? Surely it can’t be as simple as they cut flights commensurate with bookings, are bringing them back as bookings rise, and have kept their pilot group informed as to what they’re doing along the way?
No way THAT is happening, there HAS to be something nefarious going on...we don’t believe it and it must be proven otherwise!
Oh, even if l wasn’t too busy filling out job applications (never seem to get past the screen, can’t figure out why), I’m really not interested in reading your response. I’m going to get back to planning our annual Wing Derringer Owners Group meeting and watching Naked and Afraid reruns.