Originally Posted by
FXMDog
ALPA wouldn't allow it as they need the higher dues dollars and an ERP position (as UAL used to call it on the 747 rope start) would certainly pay less than the current WB F/O pay rates. I am convinced it's the answer to our current accident problems but it'll never happen here at FredEx.
I'm not so sure about that. If I remember correctly, American Airlines used to require the RFO to be type rated but not the f/o. They paid the RFO (IRO?) a HIGHER pay rate.