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Originally Posted by BobbyLeeSwagger
How much does a furloughed delta pilot make? Or a 2nd yr 717 FO on reduced mpg?

And.. yeah.. it's a start up and should close the gap just fine in time. Also, from what I've heard, they are not having a hard time getting apps from all over the industry including legacy pilots (obviously the interest is short term). For all the unique covid challenges breeze is facing as a start up, the opportunities are now exponentially better and the costs so much lower. Plenty of pilots want to be there and by the time the industry turns around I doubt many will leave and start over with all the risks that come with being in the bottom 30%. We will all see I guess. I think it's a rare opportunity to be part of a Neeleman start up that some will appreciate while others won't-- no shock there.
Yeah, should be just fine, with Neeleman involved. I had serious doubts until about six months ago but the apparent weakness in his business plan (availability of experienced instructor cadre) has been resolved in spades by covid.

Almost wish I could afford to do it, sounds kind of fun and I know of some good folks there.
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