Originally Posted by
FlyJSH
How gracious of you to allow us an ab-initio position in the right seat of the Saab.
Can I get a "B" scale to go with that?
Well, maybe you aren't too proud to fly an RJ, but you sure seem to have a low opinion of turboprops..... and that pretty much proved my point.
I am not a doctor so I can't help you overcome your inferiority complex that seems to be plaguing you. You yourself brought up the payrate for a 34 seat TP being an issue. If everyone gets a seniority number when they are hired does it matter what you call the program? Ab-initio is pretty much what takes place at some of the carriers, but those pilots don't get a mainline seniority number. You get guys/gals with minimum qualifications and you have a low time Captain mentoring them. If you want to upgrade the regional product in both service and safety you make it part of the entire mainline.
It is obvious you have chewed on some sour grapes for too long. Good luck in your career at Colgan and achieving your career goals. Just don't be upset if your mainline partner isn't your partner in the future and you are hoping your company can secure another contract or start down the road of removing airframes ala Comair.
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