Originally Posted by baseball

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.