Originally Posted by
MD80
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.
the current cba at midwest should be used. all rates were lumped into one, that would include the e135. however if we are to include planes less than 88 seats, then skyway pilots should also get a crack at those positions before rah pilots.