Originally Posted by
Bluetaildragger
I don't think you guys understand the gravity of this. When I was a CA, had many people walk up to the cockpit and introduce themselves by saying "hey guys it's full in the back, looks like I'll be in the jumpseat today". Okay, this guy clearly doesn't understand how this works but I'm not a dick so.... here's your briefing card.
Clearly that mentality is very prevalent, and is probably a big reason why you think this move is even a remotely okay thing to do. Getting the JS is a given in your mind, so taking it away from a commuting pilot isn't a big deal to you.
You just walked into the church and took a leak in the holy water while the preachers watch in horror. Think they're going to forget about that in a couple months when you're competing with an F18 driver for a job? Even if they aren't compiling a list (I'd be surprised if they weren't) the first thing that will come to mind when they read your resume is this fiasco you created. Good luck.
You guys are going to get what you deserve. Kind of funny that you don't realize it, but remember this moment when the firetrucks give you the hose down on your final e175 flight. You deserve it.
If there's a positive in all this, at least your SJS lead you to the regional with the nicest jets!
Lol seriously dude? I’ve seen United pilots Facebook posts literally calling republics JS “their Jumpseat”. You seem to be the entitled group, and not the regionals. UALPA does not dictate JS priority to Republic pilots. This was actually started by UA ALPA, when they tried to force their JS agreement on Republic, and other UAX carriers. I have zero desire to go to United now, but I’m not worried about being blackballed at all, and most Republic pilots aren’t either.
Oh I didn’t report anything, but I’ve seen many screen shots from UA pilots social media pages. I spent 10 years in the USMC flying helo’s, and my feelings don’t get hurt. I do believe in being responsible for your actions though, and not crying because you get hit, after throwing the first punch.
I have no problem with UA pilots getting OAL status now, because that would be a true reciprocal agreement.