SkyNation said:(scratchy sound of broken recored playing, over and over)
........there is more to compensation than the hourly rates.........
........there is more to compensation than the hourly rates.........
........there is more to compensation than the hourly rates.........
........there is more to compensation than the hourly rates.........
all told, SkyWest pilots earn more than all or most other regional pilots. the true measure is the gross pay on your W2.
You're right !!!!
Soo many people don't realize this.....However.....
Given that we've been in negotiations for 4 years PAST our original contract period (4+4 = 8 years), we still need to lock in a good rate for our pilots since we may not have chance for another 10 years for the next contract.
Most disturbing to me was reading the latest Aviation Daily report that showed ASA's cost for crews/fleet & total operating FAR below the rest of the industry (including MESA and CHQ). Makes me wonder what kind of sweetheart deal that we signed with DL for our contract flying. Why is it that we have to lower the costs even more?
Look, I know that you get the propaganda from both Mgmt & ALPA, but I will side more will ALPA the more that I learn about our actual current operating costs and what our company is trying to "scare us" with.
I'm very close to upgrading and really want the growth in a bad way, but I'm not willing to cave in just because of that. As much as I want to move on to bigger and better things, you never know what type of turn the industry will take in a couple of years locking you into your current company. With that being said, I would rather secure a good contract that I can live and grow with.
Just my $.02 worth