Old 08-31-2010 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Cycle Pilot
10 year agreements that were signed a couple years ago. Don't kid yourself. There's less security at the regionals... especially now. The industry is changing and the "fee per departure" will be going away along with a buttload of 50 seat RJ's. I wouldn't call that very secure and was one of the reasons I left my 25% seniority at a good regional to move on to Delta. Anything you do in this industry is a risk, but you need to look at all the facts and take calculated risks.
Originally Posted by duvie
the majors' lists are gonna be virtually replaced between now and 2030 or so,
Duvie said it all.

"A bird in hand is worth two in bush". There's no justifiable reason for me to walk away from a fine job now in hopes that I could have a better job in a few years (that is if oil doesn't again hit $150 a barrel sparking more furloughs).

However, if these contracts end, mainline forces the retirement of RJs, or there's some other reason I will have to get a new job, thanks to the massive retirements over the next 10 years, I'll have no problem doing so.

I think I'll take my chances right here until then.
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