Originally Posted by
Morada
I wouldn’t say I’m arguing a point per say. But if a candidate is looking at which airline to work at for instances, it would be in their best interest to have an idea of probability on upgrading. At spirit the only way someone will upgrade or move up in seniority is based on growth and at a legacy it’s likely going to come from retirements over growth.
It will be interesting to see how the applicant numbers look once we cross that 3000 pilot mark. Also interesting to see if we start losing people to legacies again like in the past once they realize upgrade might not happen based on current order size.
Great points but some of us thought that through before coming. At my age, I don’t care if I upgrade again. I’ll make more as a career fo here than I would have as a 145 captain. Once I get based at home I will NEVER commute to reserve again. (Barring a base closure obviously) I’ve been on the 145 since 2012. This is a second career. The work rules and schedule etc here are why I came. The ability to make 200 as a senior FO doesn’t hurt either considering I was looking at 80-100 at my regional :-)