Yes I am a pilot, and I am on the outside looking in on this as it regards to AA FFD. The purpose of having multiple regional carriers contracted out is to create competition amongst them to keep costs low. The purpose today of having a wholly owned regional is to set the lowest rate, having direct oversight of labor costs. Look no further than Endeavor and DL. The pilot profession as we all know has had a lower standard of living year over year. It's sad to see it continue, especially when it's perpetuated by professionals vs professionals, instead of company vs company. Pilots are always a few short of standing together as one to bring improvement for all.