Originally Posted by G-Dog
Subin30, where do you get your info? I think you have it wrong. American will not allow TSA to fly 70 seaters. TSA could get a contract from Air Asia for 70 seaters and American's scope will not allow it. I believe Eagle is the only outfit that can do so.
Please supply info that can back up your statement.
I know it was the AA scope that wouldn't allow the 70 seat flying. Thats not my point. Gayjet was formed to get around that. Which is fine, nothing wrong there... then give the trans states pilot the opportunity to fly them with a decent contract.
But gayjet hired street captains and fo's (around 100 at the time, now around 150) to undercut trans states pilots. The flying was never offered to Trans states pilots until the union and pilot group fought for it. Trust me you wouldn't vote yes to that contract. Make one senority list and keep two seperate certificates. Do you see my point?
Shuttle/Republic certificate allows 70 seat flying, but CHQ doesn't. They are one company one pilot senority list. CHQ pilots can fly for Shuttle/Republic if their senority holds.
How would you feel if your company got some more flying and then say "F*Ck you, we'll just hire new pilots for that!" We'll just furlough you (60 and counting).