Originally Posted by
mngmt mole
I would have thought that two pilots per aircraft would be considered "minimum equipment", something they will have trouble accommodating if the resignation rate keeps going the way it is. Four more FO's that I flew with this past week are leaving. And so it goes...
Good news, bad news.
Bad news first... The airline will definitely have to contract, not to be confused with offering a real contract - no chance of that. I think the Management has already accepted that fact. Upgrades will continue to be pushed right as trainers resign and new aircraft orders are deferred or outright cancelled.
Good news... The bases are safer than ever! CX cannot afford to lose hundreds more experienced pilots, especially cheaper (than HK expat) pilots (and trainers) who might actually be happy here. So based unions, take CX to the cleaners with your newfound leverage. You’re welcome!