Originally Posted by
hockeypilot44
Believe it or not, I know who you are. I've flown as your captain before so I know more about you than you think. My posts might come off a little harsh, but I these Republic deals are not good for anyone. Everyone can't be a captain in this industry. Only about half of us can. It is important to be able to support a family as a first officer. The bare minimum to do that for most people is the Republic captain pay scale. If every single first officer flying an airliner makes $37/hour, then we're in trouble. Republic is trying to make that happen slowly but surely. Who cares whether you're flying a 145, 170, 190, or Airbus if it all pays exactly the same? You don't seem to care.
I do care, greatly. However you say I praise the company for their decisions and am happy that Midwest pilots lost their jobs and that flying is here when if you've ever heard me speak on the subject in person you'd know better. Your statements couldn't be farther from the truth. You might know my name or history, and we only flew a few days together, but it's apparent you don't know my view on things. Saying it doesn't make it so. I've never once said, on any forum or in speaking, that I didn't feel we deserved or shouldn't fight for more. I don't want to offend or argue but your assessment of my opinions on these situations isn't accurate by any means.