Originally Posted by dmncnpilot

This article failed to mention the real issue with their pilot retention problem. Have they thought about paying more? Treating employees better? The regional airline industry is bad, we all know this, but this airline is just sad. I'm actually surprized and very happy that the FAA is making it hard for them to try and circumnavigate the 1500 rule with their 135 idea. As long as pilots are willing to fly for airlines as crappy as Great Lakes this downward race will continue. We are our wost enemies!