Class Dates and Hiring
05-16-2024, 10:30 AM
#21
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Im starting to assume our predictions for crew sizing are too high. Maybe less than 15 per plane. Make the number to 14.5 per plane and we are only 150 short. Or their attrition predictions are over confident.
05-16-2024, 10:54 AM
#22
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On Miami: I seriously question the longevity of that base given as of September it will be staffed about as much as SJU, with MCO/ATL to the north.
05-16-2024, 11:18 AM
#23
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I would venture to take a WAG that it's the latter. But who knows. Running lean wouldn't be the worst thing ever if it meant better reserve utilization. Sounds like folks at Miami are struggling to get flight time.
On Miami: I seriously question the longevity of that base given as of September it will be staffed about as much as SJU, with MCO/ATL to the north.
On Miami: I seriously question the longevity of that base given as of September it will be staffed about as much as SJU, with MCO/ATL to the north.
05-16-2024, 08:53 PM
#24
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If the average credit/ day has gone up with the "turn model" then we don't need as many pilots, right? And we can likely run fewer reserves too. Perhaps our crews/ plane ratio is noticeanoticeably less with the new model?
Also, I think our attrition has been trending down but I'm sure someone is keeping a closer eye on that than me
05-17-2024, 07:57 AM
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I think you're right.
If the average credit/ day has gone up with the "turn model" then we don't need as many pilots, right? And we can likely run fewer reserves too. Perhaps our crews/ plane ratio is noticeanoticeably less with the new model?
Also, I think our attrition has been trending down but I'm sure someone is keeping a closer eye on that than me
If the average credit/ day has gone up with the "turn model" then we don't need as many pilots, right? And we can likely run fewer reserves too. Perhaps our crews/ plane ratio is noticeanoticeably less with the new model?
Also, I think our attrition has been trending down but I'm sure someone is keeping a closer eye on that than me
Pilot/plane ratio can be adjusted in many ways real time - like premium use, average line value, etc....
05-17-2024, 07:49 PM
#26
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Yes. You are definitely right about that. I've over blocked a good amount this month sitting waiting for gates.
05-18-2024, 12:50 AM
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The block times seem much tighter this month. I have also noticed a good bit of over block. Every time they do that we start having an increase in delayed flights and never get caught back up again until the RON.
05-22-2024, 07:05 PM
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05-23-2024, 06:27 AM
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I've heard in the past that many airlines find it more cost efficient to run lean with pilots. The theory is that you need more pilots in the Summer and less in the Winter and staffing the whole year for the Summer costs more by having those pilots on payroll vs giving out extra pay to a certain point.
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