Is it possible that one of the key selling points about Breeze is also the bases and schedules are nothing like what you get at a standard airline and some people just want that kind of change of pace, and unlike Allegiant it's still probably possible to hold a desired base in not that long or straight out of class? Is Breeze really hiring "young" pilots that don't know any better and have shiny jet syndrome, or are they hiring the guys that might have flown at a regional for a bit, 121 supplemental, 91K, 135, and want something that gives them a better QOL if they live in one of the bases? While yes, pay should always be better, some guys may have just come to the conclusion that in this career you either get good pay or good QOL, but you rarely get both, and is it possible Breeze might be the right fit for some people from that perspective and they're not trying to be scabs or hurt some other airline's pilots?[/QUOTE]
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Most guys at Breeze have been in the game a lonnnng time. This is not a bunch of CFI’s just happy they’re flying a jet. They’re looking for better QOL (home Every night) and breeze still pays better than a regional (9E comparison tops out at 127 15 hrs. Breeze first year Capt pay 2022 $130)So none of them considered it a lateral move, just a gamble or stepping stone. Plus the top 80% of each base is getting 18-20 days off crediting 70-85 hrs per month (not bad at all). Ppl will argue breeze has no work rules and soft pay etc.. which is true but the company is not jr manning anyone (they totally could) they’re not hassling ppl about missed commutes and sick call outs, and they really seem to want to make it a good place to work. It’s just going to take time. I wouldn’t advise anyone to stay there long term but if you live In one of their bases why would nt you go there to make more money and to be home every night? If other carriers are going to use a start up with less than 100 pilots as leverage when negotiating, I think we have bigger problems. Breeze is not bringing anyone down. Calm your tits.