Originally Posted by MEI402DS
Anyone think AWAC will get CRJ700 from the new US Airways? Any room for growth?
NO. As I've said here many times, do NOT come to AWAC with the thought that the company will aquire more than its current fleet of 70 RJ's. Come to AWAC because of QOL issues (if you live on the east coast), pay (as an FO), work rules, treatment/respect by others in the company, etc.
Management has said routinely that they will not be getting ANY 70 seaters. They feel that the 70 seat market will become what the current 50 seat market is (shrinking). They pulled a miracle off placing the current fleet - minus the 146's. There is no way we can compete with other companies pay scales, work rules, etc. to aquire any additional aircraft.
If you end up here, expect to be an FO for 4-5 years at least. If you want an upgrade, go to those companies. But remember one thing - there is a reason upgrade is so short at those other companies...