One of our guiding principles, ExpressJet is continuously working to improve our company. We strive to beat our last performance metric, to provide the best service, to be the best place to work. The desire to “win” for us isn’t for the industry accolades, but to reaffirm to our team members that their hard work is noticed and valued.
We were a great regional airline before, and today we are even better.
On Feb. 17, ExpressJet pilots voted in extensions to our existing contracts that provide an unmatched total compensation package while retaining the superior work rules that define who we are as an organization. Here are some of the highlights of the new extensions:
- First year pay rates at $37 (CRJ200/ERJ) and $40 (CRJ700/900)
- Per diem increased to $1.85 on date of signing and $1.90 on date of signing + 18 months
- $1.50/hr increase for all pay rates
- Profit sharing program that guarantees a minimum payout of $1,000 for 2016 and $1,500 for 2017
Additionally, the contract extensions add improvements to our already industry-leading work rules. The new work rules add to schedule flexibility, offer improved compensation practices and clarify contract language. More information on ExpressJet’s contract extensions can be found at flysmartchoice.com.
Flying with the best just got better.