Originally Posted by
anthony210
It is really not the 200, that plane makes money under the right circumstances. The issue is none of the legacy carriers have done any significant hiring in the last 10 years. This creates 2 problems. One is that pilots are stuck at regionals for a long time, thus increasing their seniority and pay. Second, once said pilots get to that top payscale at the regional they start to get in the mindset of "its not worth it" when they look at the paycut and QOL hits they would take if they went from RJ Captain to Mainline FO.
There are guys that considered themselves 'above' a place like Spirit, VA, and JetBlue. Ok then. Good luck until Delta or American calls.
It's not like my current employer was my dream job, in fact, they've only been around for a few years. I would have preferred to stick around until Delta or American hired, but the changing dynamics of 9E has forced many pilots out. I took the first opportunity to get out, and have no regrets. I'm also not 'above' any LCC/major when it comes to working for them. In this industry, it's the luck of the draw, and I consider myself fortunate. But all that starts with a mentality that is to get out. For some at 9E, it came too late. Best of luck to all, and I hope pilots can get out sooner rather than later.