Originally Posted by
BoilerUP
I fully understand defending your scope clause...if DALPA had that mindset two decades ago the industry would look a hell of a lot different.
But I'd submit that a handful of long-range bizjets aren't any kind of threat to the careers of DALPA pilots, unlike a fleet CR7/9s or E-Jets are...the way they operate and the demographics of passengers couldn't be further apart.
I agree that mindset of scope 2 decades ago forever changed the industry. Unfortunately that was before my time. I also agree that a 'handful' of large biz jets may not be an immediate threat, but if we don't put a stop to it now it could become a bigger problem. Are you suggesting that we willingly allow management to violate our contract? How will this look to an arbitrator in future grievances? We must defend everything, no matter how small. If Delta management wants these large biz jets that's fine, but they'll be flown by pilots on the Delta seniority list.