Originally Posted by
AltoCumulus
Sorry to burst your bubble but nobody did this to save your jobs. This is still the same pilot group that wouldn't give up second step for a year to save furloughs last time.
A top of scale captain is going to make $186,000/year (268*50*12+about 100 hours of vacation or more) over the next 2 years. They are still going to have they're medical paid, travel benefits, jump seating on Alaska and avoid having to operate in a chaotic mess of an operating environment. All for being on a 45-day callout for the company.
This is an example of how these kinds of deals need to be structured in order to be successful; everybody acting in their own self-interest results in the desired outcome. I have historically been critical of our MEC, but I have to hand it to the NC...they structured this perfectly. If only our government leaders could learn this lesson.
Glad everybody that wants to stay is staying.
Fist off, my hat's off to our union for a fine job. In regards to senior pilots helping junior pilots out especially when $$$ are involved, that's just wishful thinking. 99% of those who took advantage acted on their self interest. ^^^ hit the nail on the head.