Originally Posted by
torpid0
Management says its because the bro is too expensive to operate. The reality is they need the pilots to fly the RJ. The cost of parts may have a small part in it, but don't be fooled. I know (for a FACT) that SkyWest is retiring the the Brasilia because they need the pilots elsewhere. The hiring team is strugling to fill classes...but for now they are able to do it. Retiring the Brasilia will help for the next 5 months. After that...who knows.
You know for a fact? Spill the beans amigo, we are nameless avatars on here, what's the immediate need for 300 pilots? I have multiple outside work relations at HDQ that confirm MX & parts as THE factor. Not denying staffing being a variable, just curious on specifics that your hearing.