Originally Posted by Rhino Driver

Why don't you stop complaining about scope and do something about it. You accuse the major pilots of giving it all away.

I am not exactly complaining, I just think that we, as a profession, wound up here because we did not clearly see this coming and some unfortunate decisions were made by pilot groups in years past.

I'm assuming that the majority (not all) of regional pilots hope to one day get hired by a major airline. You're looking for a better QOL, better work rules, duty rigs, and our course, better pay. We're (major airline pilots) looking for the same things. Make them better at the major carriers, and one day you will reap the rewards.

Secondly, I'm assuming that you're looking for help from the major airline pilots (ALPA ones that is) because we're all in the same union and should be fighting for each other. True brotherhood!

We (major airline pilots) want to take our flying back. We want our routes back. We want our pay back. The regional guys claim to want this as well because it will someday increase their QOL, etc.

Regional guys, we need your help! We need you to REFUSE to fly anything over 300NM and anything larger than 50 seats. Contact your Reps and let them know how you feel. Let them know how tired you are of the mainline guys giving up on scope and how you want all that flying that has come to the regionals the last 10 years to go back to mainline. This is your duty. We really need your help. This will ultimately be a benefit to all of us.

I have some trouble following you. You have spoken of seperate major and regional unions and you also speak of us all working together. I favor converting 70+ seaters to the majors. But I also think that regional pilots that have paid union dues for years should be given a structure and path into the majors flying those aircraft. If you are sticking to your idea that seperate unions are a good idea, what incentive is there for regional pilots to give away their moderate paying jobs in this economy? Should they be satisfied with a glimmer of hope at a major job someday?

Also, negotiate a common pay scale amoungst all the regional carriers. This will help curb the whipsawing and cutthroat fighting among you.

Great idea for major carriers, too.

...Stop the infighting. Work together. Let's show true brotherhood and help this industy and profession get back on it's feet.