Originally Posted by
av8nallday
Exactly this, they will do anything to postpone a new CBA. There are MANY pilots waiting to walk out the door. As someone who came here for QOL and not necessarily just money even I am considering leaving if I get a call, and I will suffer through the BS to be more secure with my career longevity.
Everyone thinks this is a good idea. Reality is two businesses that can’t run properly on their own is a train wreck waiting to happen. Not to mention sure it’ll be good for the west coast guys but the east coast people seem to not realize that there will be a massive shift in seniority on the east coast bases. All these guys barely holding a line will most definitely be shuffled to reserve or worse a new base entirely. Also let’s not forget NK stopped hiring last year in September/October. So all these new guys that have come on will feel that pain at F9 IMHO. This is just smoke and mirrors and all to consequential right before an earnings report. Almost like hey look here while I cover the pile of SH!T over here with my other hand.
I actually hope so. I wish nothing but the best for NK guys but speaking for myself, who has been on property less than two years, I don’t see any way I don’t get completely hosed by a merger. Organic growth is great and what we all hope for. Adding another 3000 pilots (by whichever integration they agree to((unless a staple which won’t happen)) would mean a huuuge drop in seniority, QOL, and future potential. Hope I’m wrong.