Originally Posted by
Avgeek7248
Generally curious besides the bases how will you sell AS to a prospective new hire? I’m confident y’all will get the contract you rightfully deserve but I feel it looks weird going to a place with a strike in order. Then again we’re airline pilots and complaining is what we’re best at.
I didn't say sell. I said to answer legit questions that are being asked.
But to answer your question, only a new contract will move the ball. And even then, I don't think it'll move the attrition line much. Even if we get the ALPA ask and we get 320/hr, why stay here for 320/hr and be permanent 737 with 5 bases on the west coast only, when you could go to the big 3 and get 325/hr+ and various bases throughout the country, not to mention widebodies with even higher pay? I've said it before, a new contract will not fix the structural issues of what a career here entails: geographically limited bases, single fleet, domestic/N.A. only, and narrowbody only max pay.