Originally Posted by
husky16
Eaglefly- do u realize that you and the hundreds above u are the problem at the regional level? Regionals are not meant to make a career at. When the majors hire again are you going to go or u too comfy with ur gig? AMR and Delta are trying to get u guys to quit or move on by closing bases and offering early outs. There is nothing worse than seeing a crusty old captain at a regional. When movement starts u guys better start moving. If their not paying u guys 6 figures than maybe they can pay more to the majority ur talking about. Move on. If ur not moving forward you are moving backwards. Now, if the majors started hiring...
Here's the big hypocrisy that runs rampant on this board...Some pound the pulpit as it were, demanding that various pilot groups demand better pay and better work rules. Some demand that the RAH pilots be paid JetBlue rates (a "mainline" carrier) Others demand this happen and that happen, and so on. But what are you asking? You're asking for pilots to make their current company a company where one can comfortably live off his or her salary. THEN you pound on them for not using that company as a stepping stone...thats crazy. If the RAH guys and girls get this industry leading contract that many so desire. Why should they be criticized for being "regional lifers" Or any pilot group for that matter. We all claim that higher pay is the pinnacle of success, yet when an Eagle guys states that he make 10 gs a month, all of a sudden he's part of the problem? I think not. He is part of the solution.