Originally Posted by
Bzzt
Even with poor work rules and lack of concrete seniority they're all better than U.S. Regional jobs. It would be a boon for those of us wasting our lives for minimal pay and benefits with a long shot chance at some U.S. Mainline carrier. I honestly couldn't care less about ALPA's goal to keep foreign carriers out, they should have fought years ago to keep regional carriers out.
Look at this from the the perspective of the long run, and not here and now. That's how we got into this regional mess to begin with.
As a fellow regional pilot, I agree with you. Our current situation sucks. However, allowing these companies to come in and unfairly compete will only erode mainline opportunities in the future. They may offer something better than what we have NOW, but think about when you do make it to that major carrier. If these guys are allowed to come in and compete unfairly, then your chances will likely be much slimmer of getting that shot at a mainline job. If ever.
If this thing passes, the ramifications could be far worse than allowing large RJ's at the regionals. Think smart, think long term.