Originally Posted by
TexasLonghorn
It seems like the logic is now throw money at years 1-3 and ignore anyone who isn't in that demographic. They may be able to attract candidates with more than 3000 hours but they aren't going to be able to do anything to retain those of us who are here, and are being shown in real time that there is no longevity here. A year 1 SIC is going to get a 50k raise while anyone in a Gulfstream is going to get 4k raise. Why stay when the company isn't going to invest in you past year 3? I'm sure there are plenty who will take the next few years to build a good nest egg then head to the major of our choice.
Here is what I will say (whether I agree or not), its like Moneyball. STATISTICALLY once an pilot is here for 3 years they are less likely to leave. They need to improve the years 1-3 stats to meet their goal. I know someone 300 places in front of me on the seniority list, last upgrade, I moved up 10, he moved up 4. That means 4 people, above say mid 600s left. 6 between me (mid 900s) and him left. Cant calculate how many above mid 900s left (but probably pretty great). So yes, you at the top of the seniority list should expect little to nothing since STATISTICALLY you are already staying. They want to get people to year 3 thinkng that is the number that gives the Company the advantage. The good news is for those of you in the upper numbers, QOL increases will need to be significant to keep those new guys which you will see the benefit of. If they cant figure out FLexbid is a mess, QOL is a mess, they will QUICKLY learn, increasing years 1-3 money does not equal retention but increase of QOL WILL keep those that have been here the longest (as well as the new hires) way more than $ will.