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Ted Striker
No info, just a wild guess. I’m hoping it’s not that bad. I can’t see them carrying all the extra 190 ca’s if the business/shuttle flying is basically dead.
Also remember there are 8 fewer E190s (@15 pilots per plane current staffing ratio) by end of year IF they maintain a 1 for 1 with the 220 deliveries. That in and of itself will account for ~120 fewer 190 pilots, and a similar A220 pilot increase. So while there will likely be shrinkage in the 190 category from both a total plane and a reduction in remaining 190 block hour perspective, I’m hoping the decrease is covered with bid outs to additional vacancies in the 220/320.
Throw in a few more 321s this year and 10 next year, I’m hopeful there won’t be displacements/downgrades other than those generated by LGB/LAX. Gonna be interesting to see the numbers. There’s also 15 or so retirements this year and 45 next...most of which are 320CAs. That could also reduce some of the potential downgrades.