Originally Posted by
Roper92
If it wasn't RAH, it would be someone else. They're not the only regional looking for more flying. They all are. RAH just happens to already fly the 170s/175s and was ready for the 190 flying. I know a couple Republic pilots and it would kill them to know they were replacing mainline jobs. What are they going to do? Quit? They, just like most pilots at RAH and every other regional, are just using RAH as a stepping stone to build time and move on.
Build time to move on?
When things pick up, and they will. Who's going to hire them?
This Rah/E190 deal will not go down well with ANY of the pilots who do the hiring at the mainline carriers.
If I was an Rah guy with hopes of moving on, I'd stay away from any 100 seater while at a regional!
Of course, the older Rah guys, or those with no degree will fly it.
For those who want to move on, it's simply
career suicide. At least it will be good news for the guys at other regionals.
Oh, the Rah guys will get an interview. You'll be asked your name, you favorite color, and then "See ya".
Again, it's career suicide!
I guess even at Rah, there will be some lifers.
Of course, the mainline carriers will likely have an answer to stop this affecting them.
JJ