Posted 3/27/10 Thread - The Perfect Storm

"A better idea (perhaps less legally complicated) would be to staple a wholly owned like Mesaba, implement regional aircraft pay rates similar to Jet Blue (helps retention), build a three year fence to preclude downward bidding (ie. DC9 FO to CRJ Capt) and allow senior regional pilot advancement to the major as attrition (retirements, etc.) causes losses at the top. Is that a pipe dream of what. "

Forget the recent TA pay rates. Think market economy. As the pilot shortage becomes "SEVERE" I expect the "pipe dream" to come true.