And the hits just keep on com'n.
Recently REX sent a personal message to the suitable applicants it has on file.
All 129 of them!
40 failed to respond.
20 said "No thanks I have a better offer elsewhere"
That leaves 69 "available". This assuming that they take up the offer, are able to pass the interview process, and can be successfuly checked to line.
With the expected attrition conservatively put at 60 by years end, well you do the math!
Forget about any further expansion. The 25 "new" Saabs to be delivered over the next 2 years are supposed to cover a fleet expansion of 15 aircraft. That alone will require an additional 150 pilots!
Can anyone in management see a problem here?
The only thing that will save REX is a substantial increase in T&C's. Nothing less that a 40% payrise will have any real effect. And don't tell me they can't afford it. It will add up to approx $4.50 a ticket!
The alternative, do nothing, and as I said you do the math.