Originally Posted by
skillet13
I'm sure that will free up some seats as you say, but I just always asumed that Eagle was a slower upgrade because of the amount of career captains. I've heard they have quite a few. What do you think?
Every regional has its share of lifers...and the currently growing airlines aren't exempt from that. That is what large jet equipment (146 at AWAC, Avro at Mesaba, CR7 at ASA/Comair/Eagle) and a requisite higher pay rate will create.
I've no doubt that with every additional 175 RAH takes delivery of Bedford is gaining at least 3 lifers..if I were 31, had 7-8 years longevity putting me into the top 10% of the pilot group and and was flying the largest and highest paying airframe available, I know I'd be tempted to stay put too!