Lemme guess, you were one of those in high school that thought that history classes were meaningless, aren't you?

The point of my post wasn't that XJT = AWAC, it was that things change. TSA hired people, put them thru classes, and then furloughed them after having done 3 trips. And if history is any indication, things WILL change at XJT.

When you say AWAC had to "buy" their flying do you realize the company has made almost $500 million in a year, since the deal went down? This had less to do with placing their jets vs. making money, it has an opportunity for the 6 owners to make a considerable amount of money for themselves. You gotta admit, it was pretty slick how they told UAL to go **** and then placed their planes with US Air and secured a seat on the board. Food for thought: the AWAC contract is STILL (even after concessions) superior to the XJT contract...which the XJT contract was based upon.

As far as XJT losing their planes, I don't believe ANYONE short of the board of directors at XJT know what is going to happen with the planes, and I'm not even convinced they know what's going on. I'm happy you are proud of your employer, just don't get TOO excited that your company is "the best". UAL was "the best" at one point, now look where they are.

P.S. I've quoted what you said so it is now in the anals of airlinepilotforums.net history.