Originally Posted by
Pilotpip
The 170s fly quite a bit longer legs than the 145s do. I don't think that you would really need a 1 to 1 replacement to maintain staffing at the current levels. Shuttle was so grossly understaffed that I was getting called every day to pick up extra flying and never had a line lower than 86 hours (and I bid min this month). I sat a whopping three days of reserve when I was new.
Having said that, I really do think there's something coming. Not because I want to keep my job (I do) but because the numbers don't add up.
One thing I do know, if they think I'm going to do any more than I'm required to when I come back (especially if it's a short furlough) they're going to be sorely mistaken. The 0.5% increase in profit margin as a result of letting 150 or so of us go for a few months will come back to haunt them.
Don't know why everyone seems to think this furlough is going to be so short lived...BB's letter from 8/22 seems to hint at possible further reductions in staffing levels in Nov. I'd love to not have to go through training again, but I'm not holding out for the recall to RAH anytime soon. Besides, I came to RAH for the ORD base at Shuttle. From what I understand, those 23-less furloughed peeps are gonna be made to switch to the Republic certificate from the Shuttle certificate...I'm not really seeing the benefit of staying at RAH anymore if I can't get my desired domicile and the company can just do with me as it pleases with no repercussions.