Air Atlanta has been taking advantage of pilots for years, and I doubt that will ever change. It all has to do with inbreeding. 
The starting pay at Air Atlanta is the same now as it was 5 years ago. Having worked for them on several occasions on both the 747 and 767 I have seen personally the double standard that exists there. Air Atlanta is a stepping stone for those who wish to use them as such, and is also a place to hang out for those who wish to fly now and then and make more than one could changing oil at the local garage.
The double standard exists whereas the Icelandic Union pilots work 3 weeks on followed by 3 weeks off with salary. Plus perdiem during the 3 weeks on.
The have nots,, that being everyone else works 3 months on with a whole 8 block days to go home. And also 8 whole days off per month as well. Sometimes there were more days off during the month, but sometimes they rostered you to work 22 out of 30 days.
Starting salary for a F/O 5 years ago was $5,500 a month, it is the same now. And, no perdiem. They keep that perdiem money that they collect from the contract airlines they fly for. But you do get breakfast should you happen to be in a hotel. If you are in an apartment or house, then pour yourself a bowl of flakes and add milk and sugar.
I for one do not wish to see Air Atlanta get an additional AOC since they can not manage the one they presently have. The Vikings should just keep what they have for now and work on getting that house in order before starting this new venture.
Signed,
an ex 767 pilot
