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B727DRVR 07-21-2008 09:27 AM

How about a banner on the home page with an updated number of current furlough number
 
Hey HSLD,

How about a banner on the home page with an updated number of current furlough numbers in total pilots, and then a page with the furlough breakdowns? Also, how about a page with who's hiring?

Just an Idea; What do you think?

Take Care,

B727DRVR




Originally Posted by HSLD (Post 429879)
The current trend is the opposite of hiring which is called furloughing. Several airlines have ceased operation this year and most are furloughing at least some pilots.

As US airlines continue to draw down capacity in Q3 and Q4 expect more furloughs.

Bottom line is that it is an extremely challenging time to be looking for work as a pilot.


Rama 07-21-2008 10:02 AM

I'll second that idea.

radmanly 07-21-2008 10:31 AM


Originally Posted by meritflyer (Post 429841)
The regional hiring trend has come to a hault, no doubt. However, freight and part 135 flying are still actively hiring.

So why haven't all furloughed airline pilots simply taken jobs with freight haulers and tour operators? Why all of the employment worries?

nicholasblonde 07-21-2008 11:08 AM


Originally Posted by radmanly (Post 430296)
So why haven't all furloughed airline pilots simply taken jobs with freight haulers and tour operators? Why all of the employment worries?

Uhhh...because most United, Skybus, Air Midwest, and Aloha guys probably can't make their mortgage payment off of those wages...not to mention the transition to 135 piston twins with no dispatch, glass cockpit, FMS, or ACARS....uhhh, how do I read this IFR enroute chart again? Ha ha ha.

radmanly 07-21-2008 11:25 AM

I figured there was more to the story.


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