Originally Posted by
UncreativeUser
In theory, the flow from the 3 WO’s provide consistent and complete control on their hiring metrics. Companies, not just aviation companies, love to have as much control over their data as they can and the flow allows AAG to do just that. AAG can see EXACTLY the type of pilot we are, things that you simply cannot get out of a 1-1.5 hour interview. However, I don’t think that AAG NEEDS a WO to remain staffed, but it does provide the best insight into who they are hiring, if that makes sense.
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I agree with everything you say, but I just don't think it happens that way in reality. How many examples are there that prove otherwise? Do you honestly think AA, as the example here, needs PSA, Piedmont and Envoy to be staffed? AA might not need to hire outside of the WO, but that doesn't necessarily mean they need to own them to staff AA. You look at Southwest, UPS, and FedEx. Obviously those are prime examples, but it also proves otherwise.
If Delta, United or AA had no WOs at all, do you think they wouldn't be staffed otherwise? What about Spirit or Frontier? As they say, if you pay, they will come. That isn't the same thing as a pipeline from a WO. If PSA, Piedmont, and Envoy weren't WO, you don't think they'd all apply to the Legacies or Majors anyway?
No matter WO or not, flow or not, every regional pilot would apply to the legacies or majors regardless. I don't think pilots went to Piedmont, PSA, or Envoy because they had good benefits or pay. They went for a flow, which is also why their WO benefits are below other regionals that aren't WO.