Whataboutbob
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As of right now the average seniority is probably up, but if and when they possibly grow to say 1000 pilots every pilot they have to hire at year one will bring the average seniority down. I think that most of the guys and gals furloughed in the first round have moved on, but the latest round of furloughs are probably going to wait it out and see what happens. Most F.O's can really only do a lateral move and whats the point of getting yourself wet jumping from one sinking log to another. Plus if your furloughed why would you resign your number unless you are asked to by another airline. So most of the resignations Im guessing are from the 4-10 year range
Im sure a lot of the resignations are coming from guys that can move to greener fields, maybe not the most senior of the group but those that have the quals to go to say Southwest, Fedex, Airtran. The 7-10 year range seniority which makes a difference on the bottom line. Even if senior F.O's are leaving management is cheering. Thats one less guy that will upgrade to the 6year payscale verses a newby that would upgrade on the 2year or 3rd year payscale. I obviously don't agree with this style of management and hope that we can reach a deal that is beneficial to all XJ drivers but Im just saying that this whole campaign has been designed to force guys out. Maybe after they reach there quotas they will just say OK, current book thanks for playing. Spanjers will finally put his reading glasses on and say "Oh ya I guess that is black ink we have been making money this whole time"
Im sure a lot of the resignations are coming from guys that can move to greener fields, maybe not the most senior of the group but those that have the quals to go to say Southwest, Fedex, Airtran. The 7-10 year range seniority which makes a difference on the bottom line. Even if senior F.O's are leaving management is cheering. Thats one less guy that will upgrade to the 6year payscale verses a newby that would upgrade on the 2year or 3rd year payscale. I obviously don't agree with this style of management and hope that we can reach a deal that is beneficial to all XJ drivers but Im just saying that this whole campaign has been designed to force guys out. Maybe after they reach there quotas they will just say OK, current book thanks for playing. Spanjers will finally put his reading glasses on and say "Oh ya I guess that is black ink we have been making money this whole time"