JetBlue Worries About Losing Pilots to Better-Paying Airlines
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JetBlue will be walking a tightrope in 2014 as it continues negotiations with pilots. The airline has been falling behind rivals in terms of profit margins, but the struggle to retain pilots means JetBlue is going to have to increase their compensation. This is stuff to keep executives awake at night.
Amidst all the talk about a looming pilot shortage driven in part by new training requirements, JetBlue CEO David Barger said today he's not worried about a pilot shortage -- he's concerned about keeping the pilots the airline already has on the payroll.
Over the long term, Barger said, retaining pilots is a key issue.
Speaking during J
