Originally Posted by
Mad Hatter
Let's not forget the ASA pilots took a stand and held firm for too long on work rules and a contract. Their union wouldn't play ball and refused to look at anything with a change in bidding software. Don't think for a second that it's poor ASA and bid Delta behind the curtain pulling the strings. The ASA pilots made a stand and they're living with the consequences. The time to negotiate has passed. The time to leave...... now.
You're forgetting to mention that the ERJ ExpressJet pilot group wasn't exactly helpful either when it came to the bidding software "issue" that started circa 2011-2012. There is a lot of blame to go around but to shame the ASA pilot group for taking a stand on what was a horrible TA is overreaching IMO. You are right about one thing, it is time to leave...
Re: 9E and their bases and who holds what how fast out of training; it doesn't matter, 9E is a better option than XJT by 1000%. 9E has a guaranteed movement mechanism via the DAL interview program, a 2 year upgrade (or less) and a stable future...I can't believe I'm saying it but there is literally no reason why a prospective pilot looking to start/grow/continue and one day advance to a major should choose ASA/XJT, literally not one.