Some years ago I crunched the numbers on how much it would cost to install a pilot retention bonus. Not a pretend or cynical low shelf life token that we’ve seen pop up from time to time, but a permanent and significant enticement to stay put.
I share the sentiment Krusty. It isn't about money, sadly they know the price of everything, the value of nothing.
As the airlines found that do take a different line, labour unit cost should be a consideration not an absolute focus.
Herb Kelleher worked from the other end, starting with employees and working backwards...Worked for just on 50 years.
A company is stronger if bound by love, than by fear.
-Herb Kelleher
Cannot imagine a Leigh Clifford, 'self anointed industry captain' type even under duress mouthing such sentiment. Sadly for him he is shortly to be consigned to history as he is pretty much done as his his model of 'leadership'.
Airlines
that treat people with respect, not weasel words through faux smiles and focus groups will actually firstly attract qualified crew and then keep them.
We are a while off that yet, but demographics ensure they will be forced to change.