Originally Posted by
CRJCapitan
I think the point for those debating the contract is that, in this environment, it is important to maintain flexibility. The contract may work for you, especially if you live in IND, CMH, PIT or SDF, but it probably isn't advisable for most people. It's not a criticism of you, but I say it more for the CFI's who are reading this thread.
There is a scenario where signing this contract could be an objectively smart move. This would be in the event of age 68 passing. The hiring at the legacies (except for maybe United) would likely stop hiring within the next six months and there would be very little movement for three years. In this scenario, the (effectively) four-year commitment wouldn't be a big deal and Republic would be a great place to be during that time.
The issue is that it signing the YX contract is unlikely to be the only option for long. Regional FO's are getting picked up left and right and, eventually, regionals will need FO's despite the captain shortage. Can a prospective CFI keep instructing a little longer until the gates open up again? That's the question. I, personally, would be more inclined to take that route than to potentially had 2-2.5 years to my timeline getting to a legacy.
not directed at you specifically, to many replies to comment on
no one knows the future. I know that this contact is a job. I know there's are least one lawsuit fighting it. I know what it will cost to break it if I get a better offer ($75,000 the $25,000 ioe bonus is going into the bank for now). I know that I have a perfect record of training and check rides but for some reason, I didn't get a ULCC offer. That's ok, the training at Republic is exceptional and my buddy at the ULCC said he's seen 2 brand new ATP-CTP guys wash out this month. And I'm apparently not alone, there were 10-14 new hires in this week's class.
there are many possible scenarios, while some folks push others to stay home in protest, wait it out (till when?), fly 135 or go find other employment Republic FOs are making $90,000 plus a $25,000 ioe bonus. Will I miss out on being the most senior at Delta? I never had a chance at that anyway. And again I don't care. Seniority is great but I gotta make it to next month and this paycheck allows me to do that.
People need to stop judging everyone else unless they want to start putting money in there pockets.