How bad is the captain shortage at RPA?
02-09-2024, 05:55 AM
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How bad is the captain shortage at RPA?
I know theres a shortage of CA everywhere, but is there a huge imbalance at Republic or does it seem to be pretty stable? They seem to be doing new hire classes every month
02-09-2024, 08:17 AM
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Well, the latest numbers from the union are 874 CAs to 992 FOs and spreading apart. The ongoing hiring of FOs (from 60/month to 30/month) despite the decresing number of CAs is likely a bet by RPA that the new-hire contract will stand up in court. Only time will tell as it works its way thru the courts but we should begin to see the first wave of potential upgrades of this group by the end of this year.
02-09-2024, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingtiger4838
I know theres a shortage of CA everywhere, but is there a huge imbalance at Republic or does it seem to be pretty stable? They seem to be doing new hire classes every month
02-09-2024, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
Well, the latest numbers from the union are 874 CAs to 992 FOs and spreading apart. The ongoing hiring of FOs (from 60/month to 30/month) despite the decresing number of CAs is likely a bet by RPA that the new-hire contract will stand up in court. Only time will tell as it works its way thru the courts but we should begin to see the first wave of potential upgrades of this group by the end of this year.
02-09-2024, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingtiger4838
Are they still planning to hold new hire classes the next couple of months?
02-09-2024, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
I don't see why not. The only variable I can foresee is if the new-hire contract gets thrown out by the courts; they would be stuck with a glut of FOs and nothing forcing them to upgrade. At that point, the company would have to reevaluate their strategy.
02-09-2024, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by flyingtiger4838
I'm thinking they'll win that case. Is republic ok with having more FO's than Captains or something? Or is there a max difference they can have?
02-09-2024, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
No, RPA is not okay with having more FOs and I'm sure there is a max imbalance they are willing to go to.
02-10-2024, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by QRH Bingo
No, RPA is not okay with having more FOs and I'm sure there is a max imbalance they are willing to go to.
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