Originally Posted by
Stayontarget
You are correct. But they can only get very close to second year pay and are not allowed to exceed it. They are starting to run outta room there pretty quick in which case everybody will have to get a raise. Once the pay goes up it can’t go down.
Not arguing one way or another just passing the words that were told to me. “We left first year pay up to the company. It’s their recruitment tool to do with as they please.” But I wasn’t there so…
As a Spirit pilot, the only leverage we have is first year pay can’t be moved short of us agreeing to move it, which won’t happen unless it’s a raise for everyone. Allowing the company to slide first year pay just under second year pay is a loser for the pilots on the seniority list. Because guess what, after you get hired and start second year pay, you get a buck raise and still will leave for a legacy. I know you didn’t write the policy, but it’s a win for the company.
Screw any scenario which the company can attract more people without addressing the entire shortfalls of the pay structure.