Originally Posted by
MD80
The problem is that all RJ pilots feel it is a stepping stone to the majors. They will pay the price (pay, benefits) to graduate... just like a college education.
The major airline pilots need to get control of all flying over 50 seats.
NO MORE SCOPE CHANGES
Most RJ's aren't RJ's (they are just called that). Most are mainline capable aircraft flown on a B scale. "RJ" pilots feel it is a stepping stone, and Mainline pilots gave up "RJ" scope for the promise of something better for mainline pilots. The ERJ145 50 seater flies from Houston to Toronto or from Newark to Nassua. The EMB-170 flies from DTW to MTY or GRR to MCO. These are NOT regional jets, just mainline aircraft allowed to be operated at a B scale wage. While this is just a long term goal and needs to be done in small strategic steps, Major airline pilots need to get control of all flying PERIOD.