Originally Posted by
hemaybedid
As a fairly new regional fo I have a question for mainline pilots. I know there is a lot riding on this subject, but please offer some informal responses. What is the chance of mainline taking back, through scope or other means, the routes that most if not only myself think should be at mainline? I realize if this happened today I would most likely end up on the street. But the truth is I would welcome that outcome if it would lead to myself and others having more opportunity to move on to mainline in the future. Also I am becoming sick of the whipsaw and such that is going on at contract carriers, most of which I DREAM would disappear if mainlines took back the flying that is theirs.
To have this view of scope being a new Regional pilot is refreshing to see and I applaud that. Most of us mainline pilots have come from the ranks of the regional world.
To answer your question - in my opinion - the 50 seat scope is lost. The current situation is the 70 seat to 90 seat scope. That is where the line is drawn depending on the airline. Until it is unprofitable to operate them it is something that we must deal with.
In the meantime develop your resume and get the most experience you can for the next wave of hiring.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.