Fares are still way to high in the industry. I am sure they expect this, but will like to see what happens. Is this essentially age discrimination? End stage capitalism here people. According to Neeleman: Ive shared my general thoughts on Breeze in the past, though based on these updates I have a few more things to add: Breeze should be launching operations shortly, becoming the second new US airline to launch in a matter of weeks. Getting paid $30-$40,000 isnt enough to keep most from leaving after a year. Chances if you have surgery, you already have. Some interns are unpaid. Not if you wanted good work done. Of course, what's needed is a severe pilot shortage to really change up the whole industry. I could not afford to live in SFO and couldn't find another crashpad with openings unless I hot racked. Just be transparent. What does the department of labor think about this? The wont to have pilots on there books, but wont have at the beginnig a lot of flightsSo from a business point it makes sence to have more pilots who only fligh 55h instead of having less pilots with 75h. They can't profitably or even just realistically offer higher minimums than that at this point because they won't have the volume of flights. He learned his trade at the knee of Mitt Romney. Spirit airlines is one of the most profitable airlines in the world proving that many people care more about price than most other things on flights. Let's seean airline you interact with almost completely on an app staffed by young folks with no vested interest in the company or it's success.what could possibly go wrong? Advertiser Disclosure: Some links to credit cards and other products on this website will earn an affiliate commission. Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. And, it's not clear if they get health insurance as part-time employees. At Breeze, we want to empower and support our Team Members so they can, in turn, empower and support our Guests every step of the journey. Take it easy. the percentage of revenues it gets to keep, but because Spirit makes so little revenue on their high-cost investments they don't add up to much. We don't really know enough at this point. Even brands that truly tried to build a better experience (jetblue, alaska, virgin (rip)) eventually competed mostly on price. Most people care about price and reasonably courtesy interactions. D. Delta Echo Well-Known Member. Im glad to see youre excited to join the industry. As in, Gompers? Kendor gonna be thrilled when Breeze slashes wages by another third in exchange for company scrip redeemable for filet mignon sandwiches. Should be a wage and hour attorney's dream; they'll be subject to every state's wage/hour laws wherever they fly and be subject to both private lawsuits as well as administrative cases from the wage/hour agency in those respective states. I interviewed with them for cabin crew You must be enrolled at Utah Valley University full-time and maintain 3.0 GPA. The $1200 a month is not really a salary, but rather a stipend for a college-like experience while interning as FA part time. Most of the comments are/were regarding the MMG and hourly pay, but the key factor is the requirements to actually get the job. Breeze Airways provides nonstop service between underserved routes across the U.S. at affordable fares. So Breeze might get a few "interns" but the vast majority of people wanting the job want to stay there their whole working lives. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); My neighbor is in this program. Maintenance is the number one important. No other large country trains and hires their airline pilots the way we do. No we need less and need more solid middle class jobs. How many people can't afford to start a new business or begin a new endeavour because they are tethered to their current employer solely because of the insurance. *The whole "Home Monthly" is based on operational needs and must be scheduled 3 weeks prior. All rights reserved. What do you make of these Breeze insights? The significant wage difference may be in anticipation of the economic recovery process ahead. There is not a lot to do these days in an aircraft cabin. See point 2. Get real. This number represents the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. At the end of last month, the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA - AFA United Master Executive Council analyzed Breeze's program. And even if you talked endlessly to that reassuring gray-haired physician in the lead-up to your surgery, you know, the guy or gal who wrote the textbook on your ailment and who appears a shoe-in to be the next chairman of the school of medicine at the cutting-edge research institution where you've opted to get the very best care (you deserve it! I liked the idea of them providing housing so I didn't have to scramble to find a crash pad or sign a lease somewhere. Unfortunatetly, US travel and passenger fare remains an uncertainty. 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. Also, let's be honest: COVID is a new reality for pilots. This combination of low salary and high demands cannot be good for retention. Its schedule, price, loyalty program. 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. save. The experience and skillset I got at that first job enabled me to quickly move into work paying many multiples of that first internship-like position. anything less than market rate? So, that will be difficult. American would attempt to get the lowest pay rates in the industry on comparable equipment. You and your self-interested cronies don't get to decide what type of jobs people choose to take. That 20-hour difference each month makes a huge difference in annual salary, regardless of the hourly rate offered. Must have 2,000 hours total time in large, Group II transport category, fixed-wing aircraft (turbojet aircraft of more than 41,000 lbs. 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!". Obviously, a lot of people are not aware of what a flight attendant's role is (listen up Neeleman). @Wendy B Gates - Breeze didn't specifically tell me I'm too old, they said I was overqualified. This is cynical exploitation at its worst and I hope that the public recognises this and vote with their feet. Nice, new and nonstop. Great article !!! The initiative will see flight attendants be paid a fixed sum of $1,200 each month. My regional airline was a casualty of covid and Breeze seems like a great fit for someone like myself. Aviation is amazing!! Does everyone just think about cost of a ticket, but not how safe the aircraft are? This is a very exciting idea indeed! Are They Worth Taking? Seems oppressive, so they wont be seeing my business. Be honest. Maybe Breeze will also supply its people with high-end meals, as Microsoft and Google provides its extremely well-compensated developer workforce. Classes are 100% online. ), what most likely happened after you got your paralytic and your anesthesia is some slightly tired, fresh-face resident came in to practice his/her craft on you. pilots @AA, UA, DL = NYC cab drivers. Great article !!! You think this college student focused recruit is the only thing they've planned for beyond the short term? Were going to work hard to make sure this doesnt get off the ground, says Sara Nelson, president of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. Don't forget that for a person to be a doctor capable for surgery they need to have completed medical school, but for someone to be a flight attendant they only need a GED. Love! @Ben L. exhibiting developmental delay for snark: that's concerning. Not a bad gig for a college student. This seems more in line with what they should be receiving for compensation. The pay scale offered is not "borderline exploitative", it IS exploitative. Very clever. Let's ask Don Burr how his cult airline worked out? Not exclusively, but the idea of a University education is as much participating in a community of students as it is sitting in classrooms. Sounds like 4 years of indentured servitude! Will they get pilots? Please use the form below to submit updates and corrections to the airline information found on this site. Your slip is showing. Just the other day, the neighborhood Japanese restaurant is using robots to deliver food. So theyre going to get experienced pilots (somewhat), that are already typed, with 1K hrs of 121 time (most likely), not have to pay initial or differences training for them, then pay them sh. It's official: Breeze is no different from any other creepy Mormon MLM scheme. Also: are families welcome? 4) $6,000 annually towards my tuition! And why frankly, should businesses be saddled with this expense? The next step from airlines would probably challenge the FAA rule of 1 FA per 50 pax. 1) Why not schedule surgery with a "doctor as an intern.?". Their value is astronomical. Yes, they are using and abusing us. Close. Procter and Gamble, I'm thinking of you! How often is the minimum guaranteed hours exceeded in a given month? Unfortunately flying is something easy to be passionate about, and the industry takes advantage. They can't practice on their own. Same pattern emerges for Captains as well. What follows then is a vast amount of turnover which, in itself, compromises safety. The estimated additional pay is $797 per month. It can be very exciting and rewarding, but. the recruiters told me: *No insurance provided. Started by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, Breeze Airways' inaugural flight from Tampa, Florida, to Charleston . Breeze Now, Pay Later. A place that likes control over everyone and everything, Mormone like. Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. El Segundo, CA 90245, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Meet the Breeze team at upcoming events! Could happen. 3) Solid work experience in my chosen industry! Is there a penalty for leaving early? Breeze Airways is a new airline that's expected to launch in the US in early 2021. When I flew with Virgin America I was based at SFO, but lived in ORD. Both the developers and the company very much like this arrangement. Beauty: Not in the job description, but undoubtedly a plus from a marketing perspective. Mar 23, 2022