This is how it should be. More seniority numbers at major/legacy carriers means more chances for better jobs for all of us. Believe me on this one. The more the larger airplanes are contracted out the fewer jobs there will be for us later.

There is no way any of the EMB-170 line should be flown by so-called 'regional' carriers IMHO. That should be a mainline jet. End of story. Same should be true for the CRJ-700/900.

Frankly, I'd like to see the Beech 1900s at mainline. No, I am not kidding either.

Would you rather go through a thorough selection process once and have your career progress through a bunch of machinery? Or would you rather become king of the world on a CRJ-900 or EMB-175 and then have to start all over again? Interview again?

What's next? Calling a 737 a 'regional' jet because SWA uses it on some short routes?

Larger airplanes at outsourcing contract 'regional' carriers hurts careers. Short-term happiness for the 21 year old F/O who will never see the inside of a Boeing or Airbus because it becomes contracted out. Beware kids.

This SJS is EXACTLY the mentality your management wants you to have.