Apologies - no insult intended.
If we have an informed debate here with me saying its good and you saying its bad then at least Joe Wannabe gets to here the arguments - huh? (Remember thats the whole point).
Agreed. As an ex-wannabe my only intention here is to ensure both sides of the argument get presented. Now back to it -
I don't see how it does lessen the condition of new hires. Their take home pay will be remarkably similar to historical levels.
Yes, but there is more to any employment package than just the money! Easy have in the past employed plenty of guys/girls in the 500-1500 hour bracket. They have given them a type rating and the full F/O's salary. This new scheme is asking for upfront payment, bond period and less (although not a lot less) take-home pay. In my mind that's a loss of conditions.