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Because a deficiency of regional CAs was the predictable result of the early retirements (and age- forced retirements) of so many senior pilots from the Big Four once flying restarted so abruptly. Regional CAs have become the limiting factor in the whole supply chain and that will likely last until the accelerated hiring at the majors is stopped, either by recession or by the majors themselves developing a surplus of FOs. It is a uniquely regional problem, caused by the 1000 hour upgrade requirement and the seniority system and one management has NEVER had to deal with before.
I wonder if any early retirements are coming back for a farewell tour? Take a bonus, work another year or two, then bow out.Originally Posted by Excargodog
I’ve been advising people for awhile to go to any regional where you could fly your butt off. Anyone who has actually accumulated 950 hours of 121 time is currently a prized commodity, a “near-DEC” (and some places as low as 750). And those people will soon be able to name their own base, pick up a $100K bonus, and continue to fly their butts off at the new CA rates until hired at the next level.Because a deficiency of regional CAs was the predictable result of the early retirements (and age- forced retirements) of so many senior pilots from the Big Four once flying restarted so abruptly. Regional CAs have become the limiting factor in the whole supply chain and that will likely last until the accelerated hiring at the majors is stopped, either by recession or by the majors themselves developing a surplus of FOs. It is a uniquely regional problem, caused by the 1000 hour upgrade requirement and the seniority system and one management has NEVER had to deal with before.
