It is against the APC Forum Rules to advocate any labor action which is not authorized by the RLA/NMB. This article mentions and quotes minimum monthly guarantee, but fails to show the pay for picking up extra flying. The rules here have not changed, but the enforcement will now result in a 30 day . Where are the pay scales? The founder of the airline is David Neeleman, the same guy behind JetBlue. First year SkyWest pilots make more than Breeze pilots. The startup aspires to be a "nice" airline and pilots will need to act as brand ambassadors. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops delivered daily to your inbox. The first consideration is getting off reserve and getting regular lines of flying. 'Fly Breeze for peanuts' could be a marketing slogan aimed at pilots as well as passengers. A New Era Of Young Mainline Airline Pilots, Here Are My Favorite Airline Ad Campaigns, Please view our advertising policy page for additional details about our partners, Pilots generally get paid for flight hours; the hourly rate might seems high, but pilots arent getting paid for anywhere close to 40 hours per week of work, Pay varies depending on whether youre captain or first officer, and each year your pay typically increases, up to a certain cap, Other than hourly pay, one other important metric is minimum guaranteed monthly hours, since guaranteed hours multiplied by hourly pay guarantees your minimum monthly pay, First officers will be paid $55 per hour in year one, and $94 per hour in year six, Captains will be paid $117 per hour in year one, and $143 per hour in year six, Pilots are only guaranteed pay for 55 hours per month of flying (this is really the worst part, since pilots at most airlines are guaranteed 75+ hours per month), A first officer is looking at earning $36,300 in the first year, and $62,040 in the sixth year, A captain is looking at earning $77,220 in the first year, and $94,380 in the sixth year, In absolute terms these are above average salaries in the US, However, pilot training is expensive, and an Embraer 195 has nearly 120 seats, so its bigger than your typical regional jet; also, the airline will eventually fly A220s, and presumably pay wont be much better, Breeze is expecting more from pilots than regional airlines, as applicants already need a type rating for Embraer aircraft, and also need more experience, Lets compare Breeze pilot pay to JetBlue pilot pay, since, Lets compare Breeze pilot pay to SkyWest pilot pay; pilots often go to regional airlines to gain experience early on, and this typically represents the lowest pay youll find in the airline industry, First officers are paid $89 per hour in year one, and $130 per hour in year six, Captains are paid $192 per hour in year one, and $203 per hour in year six, Pilots are guaranteed pay for 75 hours per month of flying, A JetBlue Embraer 190 first officer is looking at earning $80,100 in the first year, and $117,000 in the sixth year, A JetBlue Embraer 190 captain is looking at earning $172,800 in the first year, and $182,700 in the sixth year, First officers are paid $45 per hour in year one, and $59 per hour in year six, Captains are paid $79 per hour in year one, and $91 per hour in year six, Pilots are guaranteed pay for 76 hours per month of flying, A first officer is looking at earning $41,040 in the first year, and $53,808 in the sixth year, A captain is looking at earning $72,048 in the first year, and $82,992 in the sixth year, The most unreasonable part of Breezes pay arrangement is the minimum guaranteed hours, rather than the hourly rate as such; everyone needs a certain amount of money to cover their bills, and the minimum monthly amount sure is low, Breeze is essentially trying to pay like a regional airline, while requiring more experience to get hired (pilots need to be type rated on Embraer aircraft, and need 1,000 hours of fixed-wing turbine time), Between the flight attendant employment arrangement and the pilot pay, it doesnt seems like Breeze is trying to build a culture that encourages employees to stay with the company long term, It takes years (and a lot of money) to get to the point where you can get this job, youre flying a plane that retails for tens of millions of dollars, and you have the lives of nearly 120 people at a time in your hands, and youre potentially being paid ~16% above a $15 minimum wage (which we have in many cities nowadays). This is absolutely exploitive. Some pilot commutes are easy and allow pilots to arrive in their domicile a short time ahead of beginning their assigned trips. He has returned to flying and works for a major airline. See jobs Follow View all 541. Breeze will have two types of aircraft flying its first slate of routes, the Embraer E190 and Embraer E195. Seriously Nice! I see both churn and growth happening for a quite a while with ample upgrade opportunity. "Our program will be very heavily focused on helping them make that transition a little easier than it might be at a bigger airline that doesn't have enough resources to focus," Solomon said. Well your also comparing companies that have been in business for a substantial time period. Breeze Airways Wants To Pay Pilots How Much?! Greg took a 5 year hiatus from flying and worked in software development and marketing. Neeleman is known for building airlines with great cultures, but I kind of have a hard time getting behind this whole concept at Breeze. 8. Most major airlines are in negotiations at this time, and many are contentious. A new airline that bills itself as "seriously nice" first took to the skies in 2021. Visit AirlinePilot.life to learn more about commuting to work as an airline pilot. Pilots often avoid living in these areas to increase the spending power of their paychecks. Aviation professionals pay has changed dramatically, starting in the late 80s. Breeze defended the program in a prior statement to Insider, saying it gives young people an opportunity to lower their education costs. anything less than market rate? This decision is first made at a high-level by the employer a pilot decides to work for. Time away from home and on duty? Work schedules begin and end at the domicile where a flight crew is based. Book your flights now! We spend $100K plus on flight training plus college for most of us. Neeleman touted Breeze as a "tech company that also happens to fly airplanes," but it's Embraer aircraft are noticeably low-tech. But after all these furloughed guys get hired, who then? Breeze knows this. A detailed overview of pilot jobs available to you! There have been several regionals that have gone under recently which have temporarily flooded the market with pilots. But those seeking the typical pilot lifestyle of multi-day trips out on the road will find it on the Airbus fleet. For now its all supply and demand compounded with an industry in the toilet. If you are considering a domicile that isnt a hub that base should be viewed as temporary. Breeze Airways is a new airline thats expected to launch in the US in early 2021. Commuting to reserve requires pilots to spend significant amounts of time away from home. "From the outset, Breeze is going to be confusing customers which, by the way, is not a nice thing to do.". By logging into your account, you agree to our. The Airbus A220-300 will allow Breeze to fly to Hawaii, Europe, and even South America if the airline desires. "'Seriously nice' is a corporate attribute, but it's not a marketing position," Harteveldt said. Is this how people select doctors? Please don't sabotage your own union's efforts on your behalf. Get some help. Not only do we have a fabulous team but our guests are seriously nice!". Anyone with a college degree need not apply to be a flight attendant, while the only reason to become a pilot at Breeze is if you have no other options pay is roughly on par with regionals, while requirements are significantly higher. Work schedules begin and end at the domicile where a flight crew is based. Neither Airline Transport Professionals, Inc. (ATP) nor any of its data or content providers (such as the airlines listed) shall be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. Do you want your pilots to be the bottom of the barrel? This is not to fault or say any of my peers who's airlines have gone defunct (through no doing of their own) are underskilled pilots - they are well seasoned vets of an industry that was finally recovering from 9/11, the recession, age 65 rule and now COVID. Haha love it Reply 05-21-2021, 11:49 AM . Major unions have lost court cases and in one instance suffered severe financial damage in the process. The first flights of Breeze Airways are just around the corner and the David Neeleman-founded startup is looking to bring on more pilots in advance of its long-awaited debut. Of course, I will never forget Herb Kelleher walking into a pintos union negotiation and exclaiming to them all, "Let's start by saying that I know you guys would do this nothing if you had to!". Unfortunately flying is something easy to be passionate about, and the industry takes advantage. This year is unique in pilots employment, but when the majors start hiring again, they will love poaching all the pilots from Breeeze! Glad I was just in time to work and fly through the good times and happily retired now. Breeze intended for all of its flight attendants to be degree-seeking students. 7. Finally, Breeze needs to get its financial footing or their employees could all be forced out on the street. This same thing happened in Brazil with Azul. By logging into your account, you agree to our. A single-fleet operation keeps pilot training and maintenance costs down, as well as maximizes efficiency in a pilot pool. Wasn't aware of breeze low pay scale. Position: MEC Chairman, Snack Basket Committee. This is a prime example of how capitalism is at the cancer stage in the United States, and rapidly approaching stage 4. Flying for these rates sets a bad precedent for the rest of the industry. Whats my take? This is a very long thread with a lot of trolls, so forgive me if what I'm asking was answered 50 pages ago. The rules here have not changed, but the enforcement will now result in a 30 day ban from APC for violations. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest tech news and scoops delivered daily to your inbox. Hollywood Burbank Airport and Tweed-New Haven Regional Airport, for example, are Avelo's main bases and offer some protection from carriers since there's a limit to how many flights and airlines the airports can handle. Im a retired AA captain. The rules here have not changed, but the enforcement will now result in a 30 day ban from APC for violations. We have been contacted by major union legal teams regarding this issue. All rights reserved. Could happen. Pilots with higher rankings often have their pick of assignments over more recent hires, allowing them to have better control over their flying schedule, for example. There could be plenty of pilots typed and timed in the E-jets whod be willing to take this awhile waiting to get (back) to the majors. For example, I recently wrote about how Breeze is only hiring flight attendants if they enroll full time in college, and live in company housing. Has anyone received any job postings from the new site? Read more to learn the factors you need to consider . The type rating requirement for the Embraer fleet favors pilots flying the Brazilian aircraft for the likes of JetBlue or one of the country's regional airlines like Republic Airways, SkyWest Airlines, and Mesa Airlines that fly the Embraer E170. If you fly anywhere close to a normal schedule, the numbers look brighter. New start-up airline in the USA. Second, the amount of flights they'll even have to offer in their first year or two is relatively small but not surprising for the type of flying they're doingie. Great article !!! Breeze started selling tickets for its flights just six days before the first flight was scheduled to depart. NGPA Expo - February 9-10 in PSP Booth 525, Women in Aviation - February 23-25 in LGB - Booth 549, TPNx April 21-22 in MCO, Currently hiring E190/195 and A220 First Officers, E190/195 Captains, and Australian Pilots that hold or have previously held an E-3 visa, New hire classes every month for the E190/195 and A220, Scheduled passenger service on the E190/195 flying consists of day trips (no overnights) with limited flying on Tuesday and Wednesday, Charter business is very robust on the E190/195 Charter flights may operate any day of the week, A220 operates a traditional schedule 7 days per week, Significant growth and expansion planned over the next 5 years, Breeze flies to 30+ cities from coast to coast, Eight A220s delivered as of August 2022 - 73 more to be delivered and options for 40 more, Ejet fleet projected to grow to 30 by 2025, A220 fleet is projected to grow to nearly 60 by the end of 2025, A new training center opened in SLC with one E190/195 simulator and one A220 simulator, $200 million in funding was raised in August of 2021. An initial slate of 39 routes across 16 cities will launch between May 27 and July 29, boasting fares are as low as $39. anything less than market rate? 10 years have passed, the salary for new FO's are basically the same but now you need at least 10 year as FO to become a captain. New hire first officers flying . Attn: Airline Pilot Central As far as "part-time", pilots are "at work" 300 to 400 hours per month in order to fly 80 hours. Domicile Choices At Legacy, Major, and Regional Airlines, Few careers have as much flexibility as pilots when it comes to choosing where to live. This is a prime example of how capitalism is at the cancer stage in the United States, and rapidly approaching stage 4. Lots of waiting around and prep time. The article also fails to factor in per diem amounts and the tax advantage that goes with that. By clicking the Send button, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and to the use of cookies described therein, and you also consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the United States where the level of data protection may be different from that in your country. Breeze Airways has begun hiring for 85 pilot positions as the airline prepares to launch this year. Breeze Defends Plan to Use Students As Cabin Crew, Flight Attendants (businessinsider.com), Republic/Chautauqua New Deal With US Airways for E-170 and E-190, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Please don't sabotage your own union's efforts on your behalf. Ben -- one thing that seems to be missing from your calculus and the comments: equity. If you see something that needs to be corrected, please type it below and submit. pilotcareercenter.com is a dedicated 24 hour webservice designed for the world's present and future aircrews. Of course this wont last as the market rebounds, but the die will have been cast for what they think of their employees. Pilots won't go straight from the classroom to the cockpit, however, as they'll need to build up their flight hours to Breeze's requirements, which is often done through flight instructing. Also even the numbers you quote put them right in line (if not slightly above) the regional peers like SkyWest. Both have the same requirements in terms of minimum flight hours but each offers pilots a different lifestyle. "Breeze is creating unnecessary complexity for itself by having a more complex fleet," Harteveldt said. I suspect the *average* monthly paid hours across the whole year will be a lot higher. And the airline's Airbus A220-300 fleet will offer WiFi as the aircraft will be performing longer flights. Minimum qualifications might get pilots in the door at Breeze but are no guarantee of a job. Such a shame. Only Skyworst has no union in the regional game, and they continue to get guys to sign up by force feeding the kool-aid by the tankful. Low fares. Online posts, including anonymous posts and posts made here on APC, have been used in lawsuits against unions. Breeze intended for all of its flight attendants to be degree-seeking students. Orlando (SFB) is now the company's largest base All pilots provided parking passes for their base, and for LAS airport; all parking fees are paid for, during training IATA code: G4; ICAO code: AAY ATC callsign: "Allegiant" This page was last updated: October 18, 2022 (Quicktake) PILOTS Total: 1141 Active: 1141 Furloughed: 0 UNION IBT Harteveldt says that there's nothing stopping a major player like American or Southwest Airlines from matching some of Breeze's routes or lowering fares to those cities in order to compete. Will they get pilots? Getting pilots to take a chance on the startup, which is slated to begin flights amid an ongoing pandemic recovery period, has surprisingly not been an issue for Breeze. Frankly Im somewhere in the middle here. FO Adam absolutely nailed it. Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Breeze Airways. Breeze Airways is the latest brainchild of JetBlue Airways founder David Neeleman. "The cities are all good cities, but the airports have no protection around them.". My only other option right now is to start all over at another regional where the pay, seniority, and quality of life will be much lower. As a pilot with one of the aforementioned regionals, this is an ongoing conversation. Data and information is provided for informational purposes only. Since that time he has accumulated close to 8,000 hours working as a pilot. Considering that airlines pay for very expensive training twice a year, this tactic may prove more expensive in the long run. It's capitalism in it's most raw form. Dont think breeze will ever get to a point where they have only a fixed cadre of left seat lifers. It does sound like not much at the moment, but I think the idea behind it, that for a starting Airline and in the pandamic, to only offer 55h minium is understandable. Bottom line: Supply and Demand principles are at play. Second, the amount of flights they'll even have to offer in their first year or two is relatively small but not surprising for the type of flying they're doingie. I flew RJs, and then 737s before covid started and I got out because I couldn't take the loss of QOL I would have had to endure. The average pilot will make more than this. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. Republic/Chautauqua New Deal With US Airways for E-170 and E-190, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Charge me $3 to print a boarding pass, charge me $50 to check a bag in with an agent. High Flex. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Thanks for update !! That said, they will be steadily growing for quite some time, so I dont see that as an issue, at least not for a while. It's a concept that saves Breeze on hotel expenses but also allows pilots to spend more time at home. It is difficult for commuting pilots to pick up open flying due to their availability and the extra travel time needed to pick up small increments of flying. That's the Breeze way. You get what you pay for folks! maximum takeoff weight), Must have 500 hours of PIC in large, Group II transport category aircraft (turbojet aircraft of more than 41,000 lbs. Greg started his professional pilot journey in 2002 after graduating from Embry Riddle. It's quite likely that Breeze wants the low minimum guarantee of 55 so that they can shrink their capacity in the low-demand months without paying pilots to sit. They have no employees right now and are relying upon applicants to look at the pay and say "Sounds good enough to me." as well as other partner offers and accept our. But, does anyone on here actually work at Breeze? Pilots looking to fly the Embraer fleet, however, will have to have a type rating for the Embraer E170/E190 while Airbus applicants are not required to have an A220 type rating since the aircraft is so new. Some employers offer a set amount of hotel room availability, paid by the employer, to commuting pilots as part of their compensation. Before we get into the details of Breezes pilot pay, and compare it to pay at other airlines, note that: First year Breeze pilots will make $36,300. Breeze is working with college aviation programs to implement "pipeline" programs that put aspiring airline pilots on a track to work at the airline. Pilots will be expected to be on the frontlines as the airline gets off the ground and that means interacting with passengers in the terminal, making pre-departure announcements in front of passengers instead of from the cockpit, and being an overall brand ambassador. There are several factors to consider when deciding whether or not to commute: The flights available for commuting will have significant impact on a commuting pilots time spent away from home. so yes their work force has negotiated rates based on the companies success. Only Skyworst has no union in the regional game, and they continue to get guys to sign up by force feeding the kool-aid by the tankful. The old adage "Skilled labor isn't cheap - Cheap labor isn't skilled" still applies. I read a q&a from earlier in the year about tech innovations he's bringing to the table. I have no idea if they will be paid CA or FO rate while flying the right seat though. Take the stress out of your job search and let employers compete for you. Not if you wanted good work done. Its not set up to be a career. I worked for the now defunct Bar Harbor Airlines in the 80s. The article also fails to factor in per diem amounts and the tax advantage that goes with that. Open time extra pay can be substantial for pilots that make it a priority. Larger bases typically provide a wider range of flying. In the past, he has always favored taking care of his employees. Online posts, including anonymous posts and posts made here on APC, have been used in lawsuits against unions. Everyone should apply. But you can either create one or use accounts from other sites such as apple, Facebook, google. We have been contacted by major union legal teams regarding this issue. Rude, Fat-Fugly, Nasty, Filthy, Unfit. I could have worked for the also defunct Pilgrim Airlines. We are encouraged to innovate and push boundaries". Go there to get flight time and then move on. Of course, I know plenty of poor souls that wont have a choice. I keep getting Job board does not exist message. Crash pads are cheap (often shared) housing arrangements that provide pilots with the bare minimum to sleep and rest while waiting for assignments. But its gross. Also, let's be honest: COVID is a new reality for pilots. Heres SkyWests Embraer 170 pilot pay scale (this is a significantly smaller plane): Again, the catch with regional airlines is that pilots typically work here for a few years before applying for a job with one of the major airlines. NOW WATCH: The pandemic could change the way we look at transportation here's how cities are reimagining streets with more bikes and fewer cars, defended the program in a prior statement to Insider. Would appreciate if anyone who actually works here can provide some insight. Pilot bases are: CAK XNA TUL PIT Pilot Base Official Announcement video. Its unfair pay but it is a fun job and these are weird times. But the lack of consistency extends outside the aircraft. For what you spent in training together with what is intelectually asked of a pilot, pay is completely out of line with most smaller/regional airlines. Most helpful comments ( as chosen by the OMAAT community ). El Segundo, CA 90245, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Meet the Breeze team at upcoming events! No one is forcing applicants to accept pay they don't like. Starting captain pay moves from $117 a flight hour to $129 a flight hour, an increase of 10%. Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe. less than daily to leisure/small markets. American Airlines recently retired the Embraer E190 from its fleet in 2020 but those pilots would still be eligible as Coleman says the airline wants recency of experience from within the past two years. Or perhaps thats actually the goal that Breeze wants a revolving door of pilots so that it can keep pilots towards the bottom of the pay scale. The most important sentence in this article is this the only reason to become a pilot at Breeze is if you have no other options. 909 N. Sepulveda Blvd, 11th Floor Cape Air is looking more and more attractive to me these days, especially being able to live in the Is it possible as a new hire to be 4 on and 3 off during reserve? I'm sure it's the same for retirement as well. "It's not like if you're 18 years old, you can't be a flight attendant.". This has been the business model of little outfits like this for 30 years. "It's not something you can hang a brand on.". It is irrelevant whether the union itself has anything to do with the action. Breeze Airways is Neeleman's fifth airline start-up, after JetBlue, Brazil's Azul, Canada's WestJet, and Utah-based Morris Air, which was later purchased by Southwest Airlines. They paid $3.50 an hour. Breeze has a long way to go until they are paying too comfy to leave wages. 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