LakeshoreFlyer

And I have talked to the Union about my decision to leave. They said we hate to see you go, but we understand. Please do us a favor and write a letter to management outlining the reasons for your decision.

Of course, I'll do it.

wmupilot85

What it also tells mainline management is that they can send flying from one cheaper carrier to the next, keeping pay down no matter where you go. If the cheap carriers can staff, then mainline isn't forced to open their wallet to provide more money to the regionals, or to bring the lift back to mainline.

LakeshoreFlyer

What's the data?

gojo

Hmmm, accountant type huh? Unless you see it on paper, it doesn't exist?

LakeshoreFlyer

CASM is the data that is used to determine the efficiency of an airline. Do regionals publish CASM? I really don't know. The reason I ask is because the new deals at PSA and TSA appear to be at least equal to XJT's. My supposition is that the CASM could be higher at XJT because of the relatively more senior group here then at 'less mature' airlines. AWAC is generally considered to be the industry leading contract along with XJT. It really is impossible to consider every variable. AWAC just turned down their TA days ago. Our MGMT has said our issues can't be fixed by 'throwing money at it'. Our union has prepared us for an 'underwhelming' TA. The writing is not even on the wall, it's written out in your inbox. It's gonna be a crappy TA. And if I were to vote no should I stay here another 2 years waiting for another TA that won't pass muster with the pilot group?

So yeah, I am a data guy. Mostly data, and some gut decision making. We are pilot's. Aren't we trained to base our decisions on data?

gojo

Yes, we are. But we're also trained to evaluate all data and use all available resources to get it (CRM). Look at the trends as of late, and ask yourself why are certain companies growing while others are shrinking, Compass for example? It's the same product, isn't it? An earlier post spoke of Express Jet having great performance. Shouldn't performance be rewarded if everything else was equal? Clearly it's about money then, and young companies, like Compass have an advantage there.

LakeshoreFlyer

I think that's a great question. And my data interpretation tells me that being owned by Skywest is a huge problem.

ThreeStripe

BINGO. Good thing Delta is going to buy us soon.

stanthecaddy

Dude just go. Notice how only lifer captains are going to give you guff about leaving. They need people under them. FO s are always the first to congratulate you for moving on. Everyone has their own agenda in this industry .

wmupilot85

I'm a FO, not a captain. No way I will thank someone for giving management what they want.