Originally Posted by
echoaviation
Go work at SkyWest then. Tired of hearing you complain...add up years one and two at CommutAir and it's still better than SkyWest.
C5
$30
$32
SkyWest
$22
$37
Heck you would still be ahead in pay by year 3 because you could have a chance to upgrade by then. So CommutAir has a chance to have the highest first year pay of any regional and you are still not happy? This is a good step for all regionals.
Yes, and you're likely to be on reserve much longer at SkyWest getting min guarantee and little per diem. I agree with the quick upgrade too. Its good to see a regional being proactive and dealing with the staffing problems by increasing year 1 F.O. pay. I'm surprised CommutaAir is taking the lead here but good for them.
Regarding the Q400 rumor, I believe Republic is taking all 30 of Colgan's old Q's which are already painted in United livery. There are still a few of them parked up in TUS. Seen as the Q400 is made in Toronto and flown all over the world, it shouldn't be a surprise to see a couple out on the forecourt.