Originally Posted by
rickair7777
We had something like this with the VX group. It mostly had to do with the fact that they really liked their niche culture and schedules.
Also you have to recognize that there are many good reasons to leave SY or G4 for a legacy, and for some people a few good reasons to stay. M&A obviously brings all of those staying reasons into question, especially if you're on the receiving end.
AS attrition of junior pilots was heavier on the VX side for many years, as the airbus operation declined.
Maybe so.
For those who don't think that this merged entity is right for them, they should move on. There are absolutely many uncertainties to the whole situation, and the uncertainties are reason enough for some to leave, especially if they have many years left.
His first reason, the rumored draw down in the HQ and assumed pilot attrition are possibilities, and also a reason for some to leave. No argument there.