Originally Posted by
TheBills
How do you suppose we do that if people like you want nothing to do with one list? Jerry will use ASA against Non union Skywest to keep wages down and contracts within limits, that is a fact. I say that again only to help you realize what XJT pilots are really worried about.
Why do you keep saying this? When SKW bought ASA we all thought there would be whipsaw and that he would simply bleed ASA to death, taking our planes and flying. This did not happen. So why do you think there will suddenly be whipsaw now? Get over yourselves! As Rikair said, it's best to get on board now and go after the SkyWest pilots later.
Originally Posted by
TheBills
You think jerry will just let this go do you? Then why 2 attempts in the last 4 years to get this CAL flying? Skywest Inc. acquiring XJT is very important for the success of the holding company. They dont want XJT bidding on anymore united flying. We underbid everybody on the ORD flying, sadly. Im pretty sure that flying would have been skywest's if we werent in the picture. Jerry is not on your side, he is in it for the cash/control. It just seems at this present time, that you are on the right side. There are no guarantees though in this business. I hope this all works out for all of us.
Sorry, Bills, but you're in over your head. I could easily turn what you said around and state that since he walked away once before because the deal wasn't on his terms, he will walk away again. You clearly know nothing about Jerry. Why do you act like you do? You don't work for him. We have worked for him for 5 years now! One thing you must get through your head about SkyWest, Inc:
Jerry Atkin does not bluff, and does not play games. When you are dealing directly with him, his first offer is also his last, best, and final offer. He does not posture. He simply tells you the deal, and you can take it or leave it.