Originally Posted by
F15Cricket
1. Being new to this industry does not mean I am wrong, just as you two being old timers doesn't make you right. Experience does count, but I have read a LOT about the history and current status of this industry in the last year. In addition, I have been around people talking about and transitioning to this industry since the early 1980s. Just two of many examples: my father-in-law of almost 27 years is a retired NWA pilot, and a pilot friend from the church I went to in high school has worked for Southern, then Republic, then NWA, now DAL. So, I have done my homework.
2. Mr. Harley, why would I not be giddy for my company to pick up more flying? Also, how is flying the world's most produced airliner a bad thing? Y'all are on here saying how great it is you are getting flying back from the regionals ... And putting them in the MD88?! Aren't you guys complaining about how your wide body fleet is dwindling? Your company's future also holds more 737 flying ... (Don't you have 100 on order?).
3. Finally, it is sad how seemingly intelligent pilots make so many non-intelligent posts on here (
airline pilot central, NOT
air line pilot central). As we used to say in the fighter squadron bar, if you don't have a point, at least say something funny!
. Some of y'all (and me!) could definitely learn from FTB!
Cricket, there's also a saying in the squadron bar. If you don't have anything intelligent to say, don't open your mouth and prove it.
In a lot of ways you remind me of myself. I thought I knew it all too when I retired from the USAF and came to the airlines in 2001. I quickly learned I was wrong about a lot. My advice to you would be to listen to the guys that have been around for awhile. Especially as it regards scope. Or not. Carry on.