Originally Posted by
scambo1
We don't run the airline. Our current management team seems to be doing a pretty good job of the macro airline running job.
We, as unionized employees, do control our contract. An important aspect of that contract (IMO the most important) is section 1. Outsourcing more viable mainline replacement jets is definintely something I would strike against - definitely.
I understand. Problem is, the 76 seaters which the company seems to need/want have been determined by many as not to be a "viable" mainline aircraft. The company has stated over and over again they cannot afford to use these aircraft for the mainline. Apparently it has more to do with the lower manning formulas, and overall compensation packages of the DCI's. I'm no expert on this, but every other major seems to follow this doctrine as well, so I have no reason to think we can change it. Again, it is what it is.
P.S. Did you know that ASA once considered buying 737 aircraft as our connection carrier? I know this to be true because I knew the Chief Pilot at the time. The reason they didn't was simply because at the time they couldn't find any for sale. Imagine the fuss that would have created.