Originally Posted by
ERJ135
Why are they lowering the upgrade times? Is it the result of hiring low time guys, so they're short on Capts?
We've lost almost 100 pilots in the last 4 months (96 is the number I think, but not sure). Most of the pilots leaving are Capts. we also have a terrible contract with no end to negotiations in sight. AND to top it off, our upgrade time is pretty high sitting at 3500 and reducible to 3000 with 500 in type...why come here unless you can't get a job anywhere else b/c of time? The only other reason I can think of is if you live in MEM, MSP, or DTW. Also, we're getting 17 planes and can't properly staff the ones we currently have with enough cpts.