Originally Posted by tom11011 (Post 1510579)

There are many reasons that benefit the company to structure it this way instead of a raise.

1.) A raise is permanent. If an employee stays long enough the raise will work out higher in the long run.
2.) A raise would have to be given to the entire group.
3.) No union negotiation to give a bonus
4.) A bonus doesnt become part of a companies recurring costs
5.) A bonus doesnt become part of a new hourly rate for basing future new hourly rates from.
6.) A bonus doesnt become part of the equation for benefits that are based on a percentage of salary such as 401k and life insurance.

Originally Posted by Chrisw (Post 1510968)

Anyone listen to the conference call? Anything good?

Originally Posted by CaptainCarl (Post 1511011)

Eight legs today but I'm working on the minutes. It'll be posted up in the regular spot when I finish.

Originally Posted by CaptainCarl (Post 1510552)

I'll believe in these things when I see:

1. The first referral check paid to someone 6-8 months from now.
2. The first new hire to post up a picture of his $6,000 signing bonus.
3. The crashpad bed with my name on it in CLE.

Originally Posted by dmncnpilot (Post 1510099)

Silver Airways ATW 2013 Regional Airline of the Year!

Originally Posted by dmncnpilot (Post 1510464)

Oh lil' Mr. Props, lil' Mr Props...we're talking about a company that messes up payroll every month! A company that nickel & dimes their employees on a simple meal voucher! A company that won't even pay for a ground repo! Should I keep on going? And you think that they'll actually pay $2500 per pilot referral? You're so gullible. I really really really really really hope it's true, but lets talk after you refer your first pilot. I'm not wasting my time on this referral garbage.

Drink that fuchsia drink Mr. Props drink it on up, just be careful not to walk around with a fuchsia mustache :p

Originally Posted by Chrisw (Post 1510518)

I want retention bonuses. I believe the company is going to try to simply keep upgrades under 3 years and call the left seat the retention bonus. Not ok but that is what I feel will be all we are gonna get.

Originally Posted by Salukipilot4590 (Post 1511034)

Did you ever know that you're my hero?

Originally Posted by Temocil27 (Post 1511631)

Those lanyards will be out dated in just over 3 months! ATW's next Achievement Awards are slated for Feb 10 2014. What do you think those things cost?

Originally Posted by Salukipilot4590 (Post 1510942)

Man it's so easy to guess who everyone is it's not even funny haha.

Originally Posted by GearOperator (Post 1512784)

I bet u have no idea who I am.