Originally Posted by
Harry Canyon
So far in this thread the only people who have voiced any regrets with FAPA’s actions, or asked them to - ‘Please Explain’ are what appear to be a SWA pilot (you), a Jet Blue Pilot, and a Lynx Pilot. On the contrary, the two actual FAPA members, Flex81 and myself – couldn’t be more pleased. The only people on here to whom FAPA is actually accountable, aren’t asking for explanations. So why are you?
Let me add a third Frontier pilot to the mix by saying I was not pleased by the Southwest offer and am happy with the outcome.
Here's a rough assessment of the numbers at Frontier if the Southwest offer would have won-
approximately 55 on furlough
approximately 25 on voluntary furlough
an additional 120 Frontier FO's furloughed (SWA) due to staffing adjustments
The remainder of the FO's receive an approximately $40 an hour pay increase. In return they commute to reserve (not sure where the junior Southwest base is).
All captains' maintain current pay rate until higher at Southwest. Now FOs at Southwest commuting to reserve.
As a mid-range captain my pay rate is approximately 130 an hour. With the upgrades at Southwest predicted to be around 12+ years, I would be looking at a $2 pay raise over the next 12 years, commuting for the next 5 (and again to upgrade), and sitting reserve for the next several years.
I am content to roll the dice with Republic. For what it's worth, I love my job. I work with a great bunch of people fly good equipment, with great work rules/scheduling. I don't like to commute and I don't like reserve.
Take care