Originally Posted by
Rightseat Ballast
Ok, that is a reasonable response. I would like to ask one follow up question... do you include the E135 in Midwest colors as a valid aircraft to be recalled to, and would you accept the pay that goes with it?
At a membership meeting the Midwest MEC said, our approach is to negotiate industry average wages for any aircraft painted Midwest... if TPG wants to fly C172s we will negotiate a rate. Individual members can decide if they want to work for Midwest flying C172s.
Would I take a recalled to fly E135? Until I find something better... sure.
Midwest pilots do not think they are above a E135, but we also would like to get credit for years of airline experience, relative seniority position, and for building Midwests loyality in MKE. The CEO at Midwest wasn't the one who made passengers feel welcome, carried their children off the airplane, helped them stow a bag, or had the FAs serve drinks at the gate during a delay.