Originally Posted by
oldcarpilot
CRJ is filling classes because most are ex-cmr or ex-pcl. They are delaying employment until a CRJ position is open.
That sounds crazy to me. Why give up seniority and income waiting on a CRJ class? Are they afraid to learn a new aircraft type? Domicile considerations are the only thing that makes sense to me.
In any case I think 7+ year upgrades, projected shrinkage, and no signing bonus make ExpressJet less attractive than other options.