The 200's are not officially parked. They are just in "maintenance". Some needed heavy checks, some needed engines, and all of the 200's are getting all new interiors. As we add staff, they will come out of "maintenance" and start flying the line again.

Our pay rate is a ratio of 200's/700's/900's. So, if we add higher paying airplanes (700's and 900's), then our blended pay rate goes up.

Yes, those engines will magically reappear onto the 200's once staffing improves.

You are going to pay for it (and the rest of your uniforms) no matter how you make the purchase. The only advantage to buying stuff through the company vendor is the ability to make interest free payments over time. My advice would be to find the bag you want for the cheapest price and buy it... if you can afford the up front cost and don't need to spread it out.

So if the company gives a new hire $15k to sign on, and they bail after a few months, do they pay back $15k or just the $10k or whatever was deposited into their account after taxes? Something to think about for those who are thinking about doing the sign on and bail thing......not a good idea either way.

I don't know anyone thinking of doing this. Especially when the WOs are genuinely one of the best places to be right now.

Well, the taxes would be the employee's problem. You would have to give back the $15K and then file an amended tax return to hopefully get back what the govt. took. This would really be difficult if the taxes were divided up between Fed, State and City...
If someone isn't planning on staying, I think it may be a good idea to just not accept the bonus. If someone doesn't want to stay for two years, then not sure why they would want to work there at all?

[QUOTE=Upntheair27;2241570]July. FO

[QUOTE=flyerofplanes;2242309]Thanks, how far are you from round 1?

[QUOTE=Upntheair27;2242408]Depends on base.. I think I'm really close for like next month or two for DAY but still 3-6 months for CLT with current growth.

[QUOTE=flyerofplanes;2242489]Friend of mine was about 12 short in CLT for first round FO. He is July 2015 hire. Use that for reference.