The Delta MEC offered to do exactly that back in 2001 for the Comair pilots when they were hiring 60/mo and Delta was furloughing 50/mo. In return for letting Delta furloughees sit in the right seat and swing the gear..Comair pilots would get preferential interviews. They declined the offer, and many RJ pilots, including some from ASA, joined the RJDC to sue Dalpa and keep Delta furloughees on the street longer to maximize -200 deliveries and replace mainline pilots.

I truly empathize with the ASA pilots who are faced with the harsh realities of this announcement..because myself and 1310 Delta pilots also had to face the harsh reality of being replaced. I wish them the best of luck..the hiring environment has never been better for qualified ATP's..but this anger towards Delta is misplaced. SKYWEST negotiates CPA agreements for ASA..and evidently they threw ASA under the bus..not Delta.

I hope every ASA pilot who wishes to fly for Delta makes the jump and moves on..either to DAL or wherever they wish..but the Delta hatred will get you nowhere..especially in the interview..regardless of the airline.

Respectfully, CG