An Ultra Low-Cost airline needs the ability to be extremely flexible in their operation. They are very seasonal and only operate on days where most people travel. One of the biggest ways to maximize profits is to operate with as little staff as possible, especially with the highest paid labor groups. Pilots are one of the highest compensated labor group at an airline. In order to keep the compensation Ultra Low-Cost, pilots need to be spread thin or "short staffed". The company will then utilize the pilots greed against them selves by offering more money per assignment, in the form of paying them between 200%-300% extra pay, to drop everything they're doing and rush into work. This strategy makes up for pilot shortage and allows the ULCC to pay them more when they need them, but less when they don't. Additionally,
This defines the Ulta Low-Cost Pilot. A pilot who is willing to take less base pay, less retirement, and less loss of medical security. Simply to have the "possibility" to earn a higher wage of money even if it's inconsistent month to month.
The opposite; is a non Ultra Low-Cost pilot who is able to generate a steady higher guaranteed income month to month and if desired to work more, when opportunity is available still earn up to 200% pay. Basically Ulta Low-Cost pilots were pilots that said things like: "I love flying so much, I'd do it for free". Or, "I'd fly for Food".
This defines the Ulta Low-Cost Pilot. A pilot who is willing to take less base pay, less retirement, and less loss of medical security. Simply to have the "possibility" to earn a higher wage of money even if it's inconsistent month to month.
The opposite; is a non Ultra Low-Cost pilot who is able to generate a steady higher guaranteed income month to month and if desired to work more, when opportunity is available still earn up to 200% pay. Basically Ulta Low-Cost pilots were pilots that said things like: "I love flying so much, I'd do it for free". Or, "I'd fly for Food".
I thought your husband was going to be here? Me too, but he is a Ultra Low-Cost Pilot. He has to volunteer to pick up last second flights to get paid close to what real pilots make.
by CrazyolMaurice September 25, 2023
Get the Ultra low-cost pilotmug. A woman that choose to layer their first layer of "boy shorts" with a second layer of "boy pants" ie sweatpants.
Amanda walked into the bar with her reboks with the straps and didn't realize that she was exhibiting the lesbian low ride with her sweaty sweaty sweat pants.
by Sugar Niqua October 27, 2013
Get the lesbian low ridemug. A 35 year old woman who is a twin with 59 year old, June Anne hollick, who is daughter of John Edward Charles hollick and is aka Sam Yong lady
by Yournewnan June 18, 2020
Get the Caroline Lowemug. The best hs in Arizona tbh. Actually has a lot of cute guys and the people are awesome, but their are some people that are CRAZY. There are Mormons around every corner and they sLAYy at any sport. So yeah.
by anonymous December 9, 2022
Get the Show Low High Schoolmug. Low Tier God is a YouTuber and Street Fighter
He is famous for the "You Should Kill Yourself… Now!" Meme and the "Mods, Crush His Skull" Meme
He is famous for the "You Should Kill Yourself… Now!" Meme and the "Mods, Crush His Skull" Meme
by UrbanPatodemon January 9, 2024
Get the Low Tier Godmug. When a corporation does not have a bunch of (example. board member) people doing nothing and draining money from the business.
Used in some cases when explaining income.
Used in some cases when explaining income.
A: "How is it that you make so much money doing this?"
B: "The low overhead is a huge factor when it comes to our income"
B: "The low overhead is a huge factor when it comes to our income"
by qwer3tytrew2q November 14, 2017
Get the low overheadmug. by Dinozack December 18, 2024
Get the Low taper fademug.