American Airlines is aiming to address recent flight disruptions. Isom reportedly noted that American’s offer was meant to match that deal.įlight disruptions are under close scrutiny ahead of what is expected to be a busy Fourth of July travel weekend. United Airlines offered similar contract terms to their pilots in May. Last month, American Airlines cited a pilot shortage in its decision to end service to four airports located in New York, Iowa and Ohio, according to multiple reports.Īmerican Airlines pilots’ efforts to secure a better deal included a recent protest outside the New York Stock Exchange.ĬNBC reported that pilots for Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines have all picketed in recent days while pressing for better pay and benefits.
American Airlines has dealt with a pilot shortage. Airlines are struggling to ramp up services after the industry effectively ground to a halt during the COVID-19. Pilot shortages are one of several factors contributing to ongoing travel chaos across the United States that has resulted in thousands of flight cancellations in the last few weeks alone. Minimum of 50 hours of multi-engine airplane time. Minimum of 250 hours PIC or SIC as defined in 14 CFR §61.159 (a) (5) in an airplane category. Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turbine time (airplane and powered lift combined). The Post has reached out to American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association for further comment. Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time. APĪmerican’s offer also includes boosts to retirement savings accounts and profit-sharing terms, according to the report. American Airlines offered pilots to bump their pay by 17 percent. Isom said American Airlines would offer additional signing bonuses and retroactive pay if an agreement is reached by Sept. The contract terms are subject to approval by a pilot vote.
Wide-body jet pilots can earn as much as $64,000 more, for a maximum annual salary of $425,000, Isom said, according to the Dallas Morning News. The proposed terms would increase maximum pay for pilots of narrow-body planes by $45,000 to as much as $340,000. In a video message to staffers Thursday, the American Airlines boss reportedly said the deal also includes “significant improvements to scheduling-related and quality-of-life items” - a key sticking point for pilots who have grumbled about deteriorating work-life balance during a recent surge in travel demand.
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