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01-02-2018 | 04:16 PM

#9871

trip

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Originally Posted by amcnd

For 2017 we had a net gain of 439 pilots.. what will 2018 hold..??.. but maybe some relief if we only take on 42 aircraft and keep up the aggressive hiring. I suspect that attrition will remain high as the Majors start picking up the pace...how much money they trow at us is the real question....

I think the damage is done, it will be a revolving door now of low timers with no interest in SKYW other then 121/PIC and get out. I can't blame them, even the lowest paid LCC First Officers are making more then a senior RJ Captain.

01-02-2018 | 05:03 PM

#9872

rickair7777

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Originally Posted by trip

I can't blame them, even the lowest paid LCC First Officers are making more then a senior RJ Captain.

Not quite. A very senior SKW CA would be making $150K. That would take 5-10 years at the worst of the LCC's. No way was I taking a five+ year pay cut.

01-02-2018 | 05:24 PM

#9873

N1234

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What's wrong with that model?

Keeps average unit cost low so SGU can afford all the lifers and throw them a 401(k) bone when it comes to vote in the next sub-par TA.

01-02-2018 | 07:21 PM

#9874

amcnd

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Its a numbers problem. We have 4560 pilots. And lost 49 pilots in December.. thats just going to be normal attrition going forward.. what do we compare % wise to Other airlines. Probably close or less..

01-02-2018 | 07:43 PM

#9875

trip

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What's wrong with that model?

The problem is your operation turns into average at best. If that's what your shooting for then great but this is not how SKYW sells itself to it's customers.

01-02-2018 | 09:01 PM

#9876

friend

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Rumor possible starting pay 50/hr

Heard possibly 50/hr starting pay summer 2018

01-02-2018 | 11:17 PM

#9877

GreggyD

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Originally Posted by NewGuy01

I was paired with a captain. Captains pick their training partner.

2 bedroom 2 bath with a living room and a functional kitchen. I was pleasantly surprised.

I was based in ORD for 3 months, made it to SFO, sat reserve for about 3 more months. 3 months later I’m bidding for the days off I want and generally getting them.

I’d be more senior in BOI.

I also sent you a PM. Since you’re about to do the exact same thing I did. Feel free to contact me anytime.

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I PM'd you as well

01-03-2018 | 02:04 AM

#9878

CaptSwift

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Heard possibly 50/hr starting pay summer 2018

^This guy. Lol

01-03-2018 | 02:04 AM

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CaptSwift

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But really, I’d take my 2 year FO pay bump, please. Thanks.

01-03-2018 | 03:42 AM

#9880

RemoveB4Flight

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Originally Posted by friend

Heard possibly 50/hr starting pay summer 2018

I think you’re confused. I heard a minus 50 cent raise not $50/hr. We are all going to give up $.50/hr but don’t worry it’s for the good of the company and we will get more airplanes.
Less money + more airplanes = better QOL. Everyone knows that!