Originally Posted by
pipercub
Per the last quarter financials, the total AC in the fleet will be reduced at least 4 airframes by end of the year vs start of the year. Until that number starts to climb we will not need to hire. In may places we are overstaffed cs current bock hours flow. Lots of pilots flying at or less than Min guarantee for many months this year. They could add a lot of flying and or several Aircraft without needed any additional pilots. Unless something changes like more pilots leaving or they out of the blue change course and buy or take on more Airframes we will not need to hire for awhile. So far they have been happy just flying min and squeaking out a small profit. They also seem to rather park AB aircraft and replace with 737 vs growth. We may not even hire in 2026 the current status stays the same.
It seems to be that way. I think we’re more likely to finish 2026 with 1200 pilots on the seniority list vs hiring at all.