Originally Posted by
GoodJet
We hired 40 in 2025 which covers 55% of our attrition for 2025. There will be 20 less captains on the seniority list in June of 2026 than there were in June of 2025, per bid 2026-06. This is the known data for that year. It’s the only known data for staffing in 2026. The only known data for hiring in 2026 is that classes will end in February per the last pilot call.
“SAN and likely other bases will be growing” is just speculation. There is zero data to support that.
I honestly appreciate the realistic take. I try not to be all doom and gloom, but my limited experience, what I hear on the line, and history, tells me otherwise. Of course things could change, but if status quo is any indication, I’m in for a long, frustrating wait. The only solace would be for this next contract to be industry leading in every section due to the career outlook here vs elsewhere.