I'd be excited if they were working exclusively for us...not us and the regionals.

From a DFR standpoint, those "sharp" guys are required to work just as hard to help DCI, Alaska (and others who would be thrilled to take my job) as they do to improve my pay and QOL..right? Please tell me if that's incorrect.

Since I'm basically paying those top guns to help non-Delta pilots lower the bar and put me on the street, I'm afraid I don't share your boundless enthusiasm.

You know what, if we keep Delta pilots' dues money in-house instead of sending it to be wasted by national, I bet we can hire those folks (or even better) to work exclusively for us.

Until then, please don't rub my nose in the fact that I'm paying top-notch guys to ruin my career.