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Old 12-08-2007, 11:29 AM
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Is this the end of the weaker fractionals? Will they be able to compete? How about the effect on the majors? Who is going to want to work for them when the pay and quality of life is so much better now at NetJets?

The ante has been upped and it is just a matter of time before some of these guys will sink or swim. It is going to be very interesting watching this the next couple years. Congratulations NetJets, you are kicking ass and taking names!
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Old 12-08-2007, 11:37 AM
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Is this the end of the weaker fractionals?
Nope. There will always be pilots willing to work for what they pay. It the same reason so many of the regional airlines out there are still in business paying pilots what they pay them. Now I think the fractionals that pay better do get better applicants, and can be more selective, which ultimately leads to better customer service, which ultimately leads to a stronger company.
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Who is going to want to work for them when the pay and quality of life is so much better now at NetJets?
Confucious say "There always be someone willing to do your job for less."
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You beat me to it by 30 seconds....
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Old 12-08-2007, 11:44 AM
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Ahh, now the real wait and see game begins..... let's see if those other "weak" fractionals really do step up to compete with NJA. During the vote there were many an expert giving exact salary figures and dates of raises (especially for CS).... and nothing has come to fruition yet. Will be interesting over the next couple months to read all the predictions.
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Old 12-08-2007, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Lumberg View Post
What's the rollout schedule? When will existing pilots be able to bid new domiciles and start collecting more cash?
The pay raise is immediate. Existing employees have already had the opportunity to designate one of the new crew bases, if they choose to, and start using it 1 Dec. No bidding involved - just decide which one they want to use, and they can change their mind every 30 days if they like. Same with new hires. If they get the job, they decide which crew base they want to use.

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Old 12-08-2007, 01:06 PM
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Hi!

USA Jet had a new pay plan that was going to be phased in over 3 years. It went about 1 1/2, and then stalled out. We never did get the plan fully instituted.

It's kind of like how NJA got the new IBB approved, and less than 12 hours later got their pay increased, but different.

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Old 12-08-2007, 01:46 PM
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Are they planning on expanding the pilot base with increased hiring to fill the bases?
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Old 12-08-2007, 04:02 PM
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How about the effect on the majors? Who is going to want to work for them when the pay and quality of life is so much better now at NetJets?
Many young guys will choose a major inmediately. Many young pilots in their 20s and maybe even in their early 30s don't care about QOL, pay or stability; all they want to do is fly a "BIG" plane, preferibly a 777 or 747. I've seen it over and over. Sad but true.
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Nope. There will always be pilots willing to work for what they pay. It the same reason so many of the regional airlines out there are still in business paying pilots what they pay them.
Yes sir. Go to any flight school, pick anyone and ask him if he would like to fly a jet for free. 9 out 10 will jump at the chance. We (pilots) are our own worst enemy.
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