Xtreme,

Don't be so xtremely defensive. I did not suggest Compass was getting the 190/95. I do know very well that Compass is and will be getting 170/75. I did say the NWA contract (for the mainline) has a provision for mainline pilots flying the new narrowbody with a payscale on the mainline for the new narrowbody being slightly better than regional jet pay rates.

I will tell you there are some dudes flying the mainline that do resent Compass. I've read in alpa post that some of these guys don't appreciate the Compass pilots taking mainline flying. Just rewriting what other NWA mainline pilots are writing in their alpa posts. Now in response to the original poster...I don't believe that down the line a RJ guy will be blackballed by mainline guys when it comes to crossing into the mainline.

It is a fact that the DC-9 will be replaced and NWA (mainline) has a provision in the contract regarding pay for the 100 seat mainline narrowbody aircraft. NWA seems to be very interested in the 190/195 as a DC9 replacement for the mainline. Please note that I mentioned the 190/95 going to the mainline not Compass.

NWA regionals are taking a large share of the mainline flying (domestic). This will result in bottom stagnation at NWA. NWA has opened the application window to fill the slots of the dudes not returning and others (some with over 10 years seniority) moving on to other flying jobs. If there are upgrades for real junior dudes....it is because the contract work rules are so brutal that a guy is better staying a senior FO.

Anyway...I'm kinda done with this thread.

Good Luck Dudes.

Rosie