Originally Posted by
Hedley
Even if this thing did become reality, why would an airline pilot want to bid it when we're paid by the minute? Shiny jet syndrome? Tiny pecker syndrome? Unless it has an astronomical pay rate, I can't see wanting to go fast.
Yes, you're right! It's going to pay like a CRJ because it doesn't have any seats! And 2 hour block times! I bet it will have all the unfilled vacancies.
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Maybe, just maybe, there's precedent for this (Concorde) and we could put a little faith in our union to negotiate rates that are commensurate with the job of flying our (potentially) flagship aircraft.
Nah, you're right, we'll be assigning this thing in BI to new hires.