GoJet Airlines pilot union approves new five year contract

GoJet Airlines said that its pilot group, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has passed a tentative agreement on a new five year contract. The new contract increases first year First Officer pay to US$36.50 per flight hour and increases Captain pay to US$67.39 per flight hour, taking GoJet to the top of the regional airline industry in terms of pay for the CRJ700/900 aircraft. The contract, which includes provisions for a 75 hour minimum monthly line guarantee, also increases per diem pay, premium pay, holiday pay, and international pay. Additionally, the new contract provides numerous other enhancements, including hotel rooms for commuting pilots and improvements to pilots’ healthcare and retirement packages. The new contract will go into effect in March of 2016.