Originally Posted by
bedrock
That's pretty much the case throughout the regional industry. The regional model was based on flying pilots to the maximum, min avail reserves, with the shortest legal overnights possible at low wages.
FAR 117, and the 1500 hr requirement have destroyed that model along with the collapse of loans and the dissemination of knowledge through forums like this. The wheels are falling off.
Boy do I know about your first statement. I flew for Trans States Airlines (Hulas Kanodia's Flying Circus) in the 90's. Day 3 of every 4 day was reduced rest with a delayed departure to get your 8 hours of "rest" (old rules).
My question though is if anyone who has been at their company for a while has seen a marked increase in JA events, a strong lack of reserve coverage etc.