Originally Posted by
ReluctantEskimo
Here's the problem with most of your statements of fact.
You think that all 100,000 pilots think exactly the same way you do. That they're motivated by the same things, and share the same values. You apply your own opinions and extrapolate results.
I can assure you, Shy, that very few pilots think the way you do.
I stated reasons why money won’t fix attrition. Your counter is not many people think like me. Pilots have options now moreso than ever before. The big 3 represent the most bases, the most widebodies, the most OPTIONS for a pilot, the most retirements, the most fastest movement up the seniority list. But wait, I don’t know how other pilots think. Youngsters must love coming to this place for that secret sauce. Let’s get real. What do pilots pick their airlines on in THIS market? Stability, bases, fleet variety, pay, seniority movement, more retirements, schedules/QOL. What else? Sentimental value of a certain place, sure. I’ve flown with a couple guys where AS was their dream airline. You have not once countered the reasons young pilots sub 3-5 yrs would leave. Your assertion is pay will stop them, with a proof of “it’s ever been tried before at Alaska so let’s try it.”
I think the bean counters know it won’t work. Their goal will be to keep the attrition at an acceptable level - whatever level that may be. As long as that’s the case…