Originally Posted by
CBreezy
Mesa?s Ornstein Expresses ?Disgust? with Washington | Aviation International News
Some highlights from the RAA convention in St Louis and specifically from Mesa CEO:
- Blames congress for "One Level of Safety" requring 135 operators to comply with 121 maintenance.
- Blames union and greediness of Captains for low-entry level pay and claims FOs at Mesa average $45,000 a year.
- Claims "race to the bottom" is offensive to him and not true
- Says young pilots are going to Europe to fly right seat in an A320 with 250 hours and asks if it is good enough for them, why isn't it good enough for us.
Discuss
I say to expect the 1500 hr rule to be changed really soon. Can't say when. One of the countries Thailand or Cambodia decided to copy the US model and match the 1500 hr rule. It was just rescinded due to the damage it caused to their industry. I am curious to see what happens when the summer hits in the US and the fecal sprays in all directions.
Anyone tried jumpseating lately? It's a mad house! I have watched rev pax get placed on standby because of ac/ crew availability. The whole industry is lobbying against the rule and those guys will win out.