Originally Posted by
crosscutter
this is serious times...I’m not sure pilot redundancies solves the immediate problem. Fortunately superior engagement will see people jumping out of their skins to help.
The problem with redundancy is those at the bottom are the first to go, yet they aren’t the ones who are in surplus (ie the 380 is not needed but it’s pilots are the most senior).
By the time you pay them their redundancy you'll probably need to re-employ them.
RIN will just see massive amounts of people moved around and in 12 months they’ll probably need to be placed back in their original positions. Massive amounts of training for no benefit. Plus how can any line training occur if barely any international flying is being conducted?
The most effective solution would be requesting/“requiring” LWOP for affected fleets for several months until the crisis is over, and ensuring that those on LWOP maintain their qualifications so minimal retraining is required once the demand pick ups, as it may pick up quick in a “V” shaped recovery.
Will they have to offer a future incentive to get that guarantee now? Who knows. But pilots, at all airlines to be frank, had better realise that that ball game is totally different. It may be a case of short term pain (6months LWOP) for long term gain (having a job in 12 months)