Originally Posted by
cubflyer
No. It's really based on attrition. We are losing far more CRJ200 crews than the ATR or CRJ700. One thing to note.....the ATR is a relatively senior aircraft. They usually fly short trips....the crews are typically home in the evenings vs. long overnights in the RJ's. The CRJ700's have better pay rates, so crews stick by them longer. Attrition is the main factor.
Actually, the ATR is senior for FOs, but junior for CAs. And most trips are 4 days, with a few 3 days and a few day lines. I wouldn't say ATR pilots spend more time at home than anyone else.
What's great is that most of the ATR FOs are recieving -700 pay because they are "bypassed". That's a loophole in out contract that basically states if the company puts someone junior to you in a position you bid for, you get paid the rate for that position.
As for ATR captains, they like it because they get paid the same as the jet for 1/4 the work. The ATR is EASY and FUN! And the junior ones can hold a line rather than sit reserve on the jet (note: reserve SUCKS at ASA, you have NO LIFE).