SENIORITY SYSTEM in its current form is the root of all evils that plague this industry.

Stop and think about it...

When it comes to how much money you make, what is the one and ONLY thing that matters? Your qualifications? Your experience? Or is it only your date-of-hire?

Can you make a lateral move down the road in your career?

I'd love to fly for a regional in the US again. I was a regional captain 7 years ago, and look very fondly on those times. But quite frankly, I can't afford to, and I value my experience more than $20/hour. There are many others just like myself... but we are "irrelevant."

The whole system needs a major overhaul. Not just scope clauses, PIC requirements, etc.