Originally Posted by
PapaMike
Bolded part is completely false. The Q rates are no where near equal to the 50 seat jet until DOS +5
Yes, that's what I said. "Over the life of the contract" means when the contract is complete. That would be DOS +5. Show me any other contract where a turboprop is equal in pay to a jet, thus setting it up to pay MORE on the next negotiating cycle. Thinking long term, here, not just "What's gonna be in my pocket this time next year." Technically the guys flying the -900 are doing the same job I am on the -200, but they get paid more. In fact, from what I hear from guys that have flown both, the -900 is less work thanks to the automation.