Originally Posted by
David Puddy
Why any rational person would think that a startup would begin with JB or Delta wages for pilots is beyond me. It’s a start up…..
I remember when JB was formed and many of the initial pilots were Eastern scabs and the pay was also considered very low at the time relative to other airlines. But now JB offers a competitive package. It takes awhile for any start up to pay “industry standard” wages - but eventually it happens if the start up survives and wants to hold on to valued/experienced employees who can go elsewhere - especially in this tight market for pilots.
Breeze will eventually have to raise its wages and benefits for pilots to industry standards OR it will see a pilot exodus to competitors. To be fair, you have to give it more than just a few months to make that happen. Starting off with JB or Delta pilot wages makes very little sense.
^^^This is exactly right. I too remember pilots bitc%ing here on APC about the gall of B6 hires keeping everyone down. The reality is that those first 1K pilots to B6 are in an excellent position. If one wants to be number 15,001 at AA - go for it. Don't hate on those seeking an opportunity to exploit.