How would skywest even staff the 38 900's for NWA
They have 11 or so more coming for Delta
They are still finishing up the 700's transfer from ASA
They are getting 12 700's from Comair
There is attrition with United pilots going back, plus pilots leaving elsewhere
The brasilia upgrade i have heard is almost 5 months

You add 38 more planes on top of that and that is at least 400 more pilots on top of what you already need

Growing too fast can cause growing pains, and it can also cause accidents like 3701

I hope your management knows that because you guys have had a good safety record.

If Skywest wins this flying there is nothing we can do to stop it, so I won't be bashing any skywest pilot that walks through the terminal becuase it is not his fault. In all honesty though, I really hope you guys don't get it because you have grown enough and its time for an ALPA carrier to get some growth.