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JayCypher 07-09-2013 07:00 AM


Originally Posted by mexipilot84 (Post 1441713)
GLH has a spot for ya

HAHA - touché! I have heard some out stations are worse than others...

Propspilot 07-09-2013 07:07 AM


Originally Posted by sandrich (Post 1441750)
I wouldn't mind the out station bases if there was a little more cash in the paycheck... Especially since I'm a commuter. The company's wondering how to retain more FOs. While I don't think they would just throw $5k to every FO, why not offer an incentive. Other airlines are offering $5k sign on, requiring 2 year commitment, why don't Silver offer 5k to all FOs and require 1 or 2 more years of service, or just $5/hr across the board...

I cant see them giving a bonus to stay. Too many people will take the money. Then break the contract and leave anyway. Leaving the company to either eat the loss or spend more money to get it back. A little more per hour starting year two would increase retention and be competitive with the other regionals. First year pay is re dic but its the same everywhere. Its year two here that opens your eyes...

sandrich 07-09-2013 07:50 AM


Originally Posted by Propspilot (Post 1441817)
I cant see them giving a bonus to stay. Too many people will take the money. Then break the contract and leave anyway. Leaving the company to either eat the loss or spend more money to get it back. A little more per hour starting year two would increase retention and be competitive with the other regionals. First year pay is re dic but its the same everywhere. Its year two here that opens your eyes...

True...considering some of us are now approaching year 3 FO pay, when we had our eyes set on year 3 CA pay.

Propspilot 07-09-2013 09:59 AM

Anybody have a "A cut above" coupon code that works?

tom11011 07-09-2013 10:10 AM

The whole thing about the company wanting to meet with the union to discuss ways to improve things is just a delay tactic. It is for this reason that rumors always persist about any given topic. Items are always discussed, but never acted upon. This buys a few months at which time the company calls for a new topic of discussion, but again, nothing will change. If you are new to the airline business, you will recognize this as a positive step. But after a few decades of this, you begin to see nothing is really gained.

If the company truly wishes to address retention issues, they will do what all other non-aviation corporations would do. Find out what industry standard is in all aspects of employee compensation and benefits and move to match those aspects and maybe exceed them thereby creating a new industry standard.

Propspilot 07-09-2013 10:21 AM


Originally Posted by tom11011 (Post 1441886)
The whole thing about the company wanting to meet with the union to discuss ways to improve things is just a delay tactic. It is for this reason that rumors always persist about any given topic. Items are always discussed, but never acted upon. This buys a few months at which time the company calls for a new topic of discussion, but again, nothing will change. If you are new to the airline business, you will recognize this as a positive step. But after a few decades of this, you begin to see nothing is really gained.

If the company truly wishes to address retention issues, they will do what all other non-aviation corporations would do. Find out what industry standard is in all aspects of employee compensation and benefits and move to match those aspects and maybe exceed them thereby creating a new industry standard.

Man... Thats deep...

200Driver 07-09-2013 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by tom11011 (Post 1441886)
The whole thing about the company wanting to meet with the union to discuss ways to improve things is just a delay tactic. It is for this reason that rumors always persist about any given topic. Items are always discussed, but never acted upon. This buys a few months at which time the company calls for a new topic of discussion, but again, nothing will change. If you are new to the airline business, you will recognize this as a positive step. But after a few decades of this, you begin to see nothing is really gained.

If the company truly wishes to address retention issues, they will do what all other non-aviation corporations would do. Find out what industry standard is in all aspects of employee compensation and benefits and move to match those aspects and maybe exceed them thereby creating a new industry standard.


Originally Posted by Propspilot (Post 1441890)
Man... Thats deep...

The truth is generally not that deep; which is surprising, because most people have such a hard time seeing it. ;)

200Driver 07-09-2013 01:50 PM

Any word on the staffing bid date? Just curious if anyone has heard anything.

Salukipilot4590 07-09-2013 02:15 PM

Maybe it's a myth...

Propspilot 07-09-2013 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by 200Driver (Post 1441987)
Any word on the staffing bid date? Just curious if anyone has heard anything.

Billings wont go away until there is a replacement carrier. That could be months. A bid doesnt make since until there is an end date to BIL.


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