Originally Posted by FlyJSH

Hmmm, really?

Let's take a look:

Assume a 9L CA currently on the 3-4 rate. His pay would be lower by 0.84, 1.82, 2.80, 3.53, 3.47, so over the life of the contract that is $11,214 minimum, flat guarantee (roughly 2000/year) or 3+%. That is pretty close to the 401k match for the same period.



Lower for a while? Lower for five years PLUS all the negotiation period after the contract ends.

I would have had no problem giving the Mesaba Saab guys some kind of signing bonus (they did bring a bunch to the table). But it should be a one time thing. Five years from now, rather than the bonus being a distant memory, the lower scale will be just as insulting.

And just a thought, which pay scale do you think management will base future contracts on? Heck, I guess it doesn't matter since everyone will be flying the 900 or working for a mainline.