Allegiant Air
#1381
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: A-320 First Officer
Posts: 57
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I hope you guys are right , I mean who woułdn't like a100k pay hike? I just don't wanna deal with an unreasonable demand that ends up not allowing us to get released from mediation or driving the company to bankruptcy where the judge then trashes the contract. I don't have any experience with negotiations like these so I don't claim to be an expert, nor a business major. If we can afford legacy rates then great! I'm just not sure we can.
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#1382
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Joined APC: Apr 2014
Position: Da Bus
Posts: 481
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I've thought about all of the "must have" things that really didn't matter over the years. When I began flight training, 1,000hrs tt and 100 multi was the must have to get a regional gig. When regionals got desperate, they were taking guys with 250 hours. Everyone has said that a degree is a must have. While I agree that it is a good idea, I think in the grand scheme of things it isn't essential. When airlines need guys bad enough, they wave the degree requirement. Compass used to insist on a degree. Now ATP mins and a pulse is all you need.
The point I'm trying to make is that when any business is backed against the wall with increased commodity costs, they pay up. Pilots are a required commodity and w don't grow on trees. When market forces are in our favor to demand more, we would be foolish to not take it. Many pilots allow themselves to fall into the trap of letting stereotypes dictate terms. An ULCC with low paid pilots isn't a "must have" item. Particularly with the massive wave of hiring over the next 15 to 20 years, you would be a fool not to demand more and ignore past "must have" stereotypes.
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Benefits!! Ha! You'll qualify for Medicaid on first year pay, no joke. Benefits are awful, they don't cover much of anything unless you get the 90% plan but it's cost prohibitive. Expect to wait 60-90 days for eligibility depending on when you start... All the more reason to take the Obamacare handout.
#1387
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Mar 2005
Position: Off to the left!
Posts: 464
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