Holy crap, we're on the same side of a discussion for once!

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.

 

I finally get it.
Maury's perspective must be, "there is no bad press". It all makes sense now:

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/airlines/allegiant-air-appoints-new-coo/2262384

 

How's the health/dental insurance? Right now I have a cdhp with an HSA that I would like to transfer. How quickly do the benefits start? Thanks!

 

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.

 

Does anybody have numbers like premium, deductible and out of pocket max?

 

Depends on the plan you pick and if you have family coverage or not. In the past, the plans ranged from $100-$400/month. It was all HSA's when I was there, don't know about now.

 

Actually its not bad at all. And for the first time they give you an option to choose just from about every kind of plan that a company can offer. A PPO, an HMO, and two different HDHP plans.

 

Right now I have a cdhp for my family with a $2600 deductible for about $300/month that I am happy with. Is there a plan that compares to that? Thanks again.

 

Anyone have any guesses as to the possibility of a CVG base assignment after finishing training?

 

Its a growing base so the chances are good.