I think what we are seeing is "indirect appeals" to pilots. Just had a line check. Check Airman gave the usual debrief at cruise, very nice stuff, current events, LOSA stuff, hot topics, etc. Then, got a great perspective on Kirby's visit to the check airman's meeting. Basically heard all about how Kirby has a plan and it's centered on RJ scope relief and how Delta is doing this and Delta is doing that and it's all hinged upon scope relief.

I honestly don't think Kirby should be going to check airman's meetings and discussing his scope relief plans. The direct hard-sell to the check airman and instructors translates into strong indirect pressure to line pilots. Furthermore, It is not a check airman's job to come onto the line and sit in the jump seat and keep discussing Kirby this and Kirby that. Let Kirby negotiate with the NC and not our LCA's.

On that note, do we have any weak-arse MEC reps that either need an education, or need to get recalled? The scope issue is so big that if we have any weak animals they need to be culled from the herd. Any weak-kneed reps that don't get it can either resign now, or face recall shortly. This likely needs to be the number one topic of discussion at all LC meetings. Get the reps on the record and then get the NC reps opinions on the record. If the company can negotiate out in the open by using the LCA's, we can negotiate out in the open by getting those in a position of power and influence within ALPA out in the open on the issue.

It's a net positive really. That way Kirby can realize this horse is dead, and he can start to come up with other-more creative ways to make money and compete. In the end, we're doing the company a favor by taking scope off the table early on, instead of late in the game.