Originally Posted by
velosnow
Actually you are quite incorrect on this point. We do have problems with it. Big time. We all got suckered years ago about the role of the RJ in this industry. I'm content to admit that I'm a part of this problem as an RJ driver. The way I see it, anyone who voted to give away scope or who took this crap job flying RJs can share responsibility for the mess we are in. I don't hate on anyone for it (except the few idiots with the 'Guppy Killer' stickers or the blind RJ haters) but pointing fingers and being divisive won't get us anywhere. Management wins every time we all stay divided.
So please stand the line - all of you who work at a legacy - no more scope relief. Please. I'd be happy to take a furlough from my RJ job now if it meant a better career down the road.
And if you strike for it, my non-union ass will be happily be out on the picket line with you (if you'll allow me).
Signed,
A lowly RJ guy
Hey brother,
You are NOT lowly. I was a former commuter guy, mostly T-Props, but flew RJ's when they first came on line in the late 90's. Two furloughs later, I am presented with an opportunity/invitation to be your co-pilot in lieu of being furloughed.....this industry is beyond f'd up. The problem is, who thought 10 or so years ago that we would be faced with 70+seat RJ's with two class seating and crews paid welfare wages? That is management's wet dream. Even frequent flyer friends of mine don't mind the big RJ's. They like the 2x2 seating, etc. The serious problem and bottom line is twofold......1. The mainline guys need to stand firm and hold the line when it comes to scope issues....and 2. RJ guys need to DEMAND more for what they do, which is essentially the same job we all do, just on smaller aircraft. If we have RJ pilots willing to work at 18 or 20 $ an hour (co-pilots of course) and captains willing to work for not much more, WE ARE ALL SCREWED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come on EVERYONE.......Let's get what we ALL deserve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!