Ravc208

Question regarding the bonus structure..

If I leave republic after a year will I have to pay back the bonus? Or the amount that rolls into year two?

flightlessbirds

This shows an incredible entitlement and lack of understanding...I suppose you’d turn down any airlines with lots of short legs and ATW overnights, so DAL isn’t for you. Take a look at 717 schedules there before you throw too many stones.

GHawk

I respectfully disagree. Many things go into deciding on a regional and I don't think the nature of the flying can be discounted as a factor. If you can make the same money flying fewer legs and overnighting in places that are generally considered more desirable, I don't see why you wouldn't want to (all things being equal, etc.).

I also don't feel the DAL comparison is warranted except in the instance that a pilot were to have their pick of major airline (as is pretty much the case at the regional level) and wanted to consider as many aspects of the company as possible in order to make the decision that is the best fit for their lifestyle and goals.

amberdash

The sign on bonus is paid out over 3 years. I'm pretty sure you just forfeit the bonus that hasn't been paid yet.

LoneStar32

All Regionals pull this crap now, and I can't really blame them. Gone are the days of one lump sum paid in the beginning. Blame it on too many FOs leaving early for LCCs and other places with better pay that weren't hiring FOs a few years ago.

The Regionals got sick of not getting the prorated bonus paid back when FOs do leave as per the contract you sign. The also found out they have very little power to get that money back other then that you will never work for that company/corporation again in any form. Also, they think it serves as some sort of incentive for FOs to stay at the company. Not sure that works though.

Now the bonuses are spread out over a long period of time and you only get a couple thousand here and a couple thousand there it doesn’t really seem like a bonus anymore but more like supplemental pay.

Cujo665

No, blame it on weak union leaders. The ONLY reason it used to be paid prior to starting class was once hired, the contracts dictated pay. A bonus before starting class allowed management to attract pilots without increasing wages for existing pilots.

Then, Instead of insisting on actual wage rate increases, weak unions gave bandaids one after another. Now you have to pay them back if you leave.

Ravc208

Sorry you feel that way about me(considering you don't know me AT ALL)

I've been flying enough to know what I like and don't like. Why would I do something I know I don't like or put myself in a position that I know won't bring me joy? Doesn't make sense to me. So if that to you makes a person entitled, well.. then I guess I am.

I love flying. I love planes. I love traveling (while working), and lastly flying with a positive minded crew( there's that entitlement thing kicking in again). That makes me happy. Those things make me looking fwd to work.

Maybe DAL isn't for me. I am not opposed to commuting ( blasphemy, I know) either for the right job.

Have a great day mate.

Ravc208

Thank you and agree 100% think you explained it better than I could. Much appreciated.

Ravc208

Okay sounds good. Makes sense. I don't plan to jumping ship asap, but I also don't want to be too screwed if I get a phenomenal offer down the road.

yakfisher

How many days off are you guys averaging per month? And do you get called up for reserve all the time?