Don't throw me into the mix with those two. I may not say things that you agree with, but I do want a JCBA and SLI that we can all agree to. I haven't formed any opinions of ERJ guys from online. All of my opinions come from those that I know in the "real world." For the most part, they are good people, with a slightly distorted view of the reality of the XJT purchase, and lack of experience with the SkyWest Inc management.

That combination has led them to believe that if they just hold their breath and stomp like a child in WalMart, management will cave in and give them whatever pay rates they want if they will only just start breathing again. Unfortunately, that isn't the case.

In my posts, I've tried to impart some of my experience since the SkyWest purchase of ASA with the SkyWest management. I'm looking out for your best interests, because if you dig in and vote no to a contract that is reasonable, SkyWest management will punish you for it. I'm just a line pilot, but that's my take on this whole deal. I don't want the CRJ side to grow at the expense of the ERJ side, but I would bet my regional jet paycheck that it will happen if they determine you aren't reasonable people to work with.

I'm not a regional "lifer," and I'm not willing to vote yes on just anything or any rate that comes along. I think there are several sections of the contract that need significant improvement, for the CRJ side at least. I'm willing to vote no for a contract that isn't reasonable.