Originally Posted by Airdale

We all feel the same way bro, but you have to understand the situation and keep your head up. True, we've been without a contract for awhile, but we are in mediation right now over 4 important sections of the CBA (including compensation and scheduling).

Of course management has been dragging out negotiations and dragging out the poor pay for as long as possible. It makes their numbers look just a tad bit better. But SOON they are going to have to pay and I fully expect some pretty respectable wages and work rules. It can actually return to a pretty decent place to work, but we have to make that happen through our union.

Realistically, getting on at Republic right now might not be a bad move. The company was stagnant for 3+ years. Guys were stuck on reserve for 3 years. The company actually has attrition now so we're seeing movement forward. If the flood gates open at the Majors, we could see rapid upgrade here. There is going to be a 3 year gap in our seniority among junior FO's. If I was a CFI, I would take the chance on Republic, never know what could happen.