Originally Posted by
Swedish Blender
AA scope prevents a company that is providing feed to have anything larger than 50 seats. If they do, the APA gets compensated. There is an exception for the Eagle ATRs and CRJs. TSA had to have a different certificate to operate 70 seat a/c for United. But what do I know, I guess I could learn from a 145 FO who has probably been there 2 years.
Jesus, I don't know how many times this has to be explained to you people. Republic/CHQ operate aircraft for BOTH American Connection, and 70 seaters for United Express with pilots on the SAME SENIORITY LIST. The planes must be on a different certificate, yes, but that does not preclude them from being flown by pilots on one list. TSA did not do this
specifically because they wanted to use Gojets to undermine the TSA pilot group. (Because TSA pilots refused to fly 70 seat aircraft for the same pay rates as the 50 seaters.) Again, the --aircraft-- have to be on a different certificate, scope has nothing to do with the pilots!!!