Originally Posted by
DappemAV8
You’re exactly right. I wouldn’t consider any of the regional carriers ‘career airlines’ anymore; and that is how management wants it. One of Comair’s main issues when it comes to cost is the high number of senior captains making the ‘big bucks’. I heard from one of the captains that attended the CEO’s of the cockpit meeting with Selvaggio flat out said we are top heavy with pilot salaries. I wouldn’t be surprised if we start seeing payouts being offered to get some of the senior guys to retire early.
I recall being told several times already by both management and my CP's that they enjoy being a "Career" regional...the regional of choice. Though I'd like to see all the long-timers and lifers scoot, I'd rather fly with a 17 yr Captain than those green Captains any day of the week, and twice on tuesday.