Originally Posted by Delta1067 (Post 1537132)

I get it. It's just such a stupid argument & comparison when pilots claim "I can make more at Home Depot, McDonalds, BK blah blah blah" It isn't true. If there is more to be made working min wage jobs, then why are they selling themselves short by flying airplanes?

Originally Posted by Delta1067 (Post 1537132)

I get it. It's just such a stupid argument & comparison when pilots claim "I can make more at Home Depot, McDonalds, BK blah blah blah" It isn't true. If there is more to be made working min wage jobs, then why are they selling themselves short by flying airplanes?

Originally Posted by seafeye (Post 1535091)

Or take $100,000 invest it in your own company and make 20-40% return.
30 years later you will have made a solid business for your kids. Not sure anyone recommends flying to their kids anymore.

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1537175)

Is this a serious question? So they can one day land a job at a major! Same reason as it has been for the past 30 years. Not everyone is as lucky as you to get flowed to Delta.

Originally Posted by ProverseYaw (Post 1537172)

I am hoping you're simply trolling. Otherwise may I refer you to the first page of the thread and encourage you to read. Although I must say your avatar picture is a perfect representation of what I believe you are like irl.

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1537175)

Is this a serious question? So they can one day land a job at a major! Same reason as it has been for the past 30 years. Not everyone is as lucky as you to get flowed to Delta.

Originally Posted by madeinUSA (Post 1536957)

I don't think there are any regional pilots, especially FO's that would disagree. I try to look at the brighter side of things, make as much as I can at the regional level, and then move on. If you have some great idea to raise wages then I'm all ears but so far I've only heard b****ing and moaning and no solutions. I was sickened at ALPA during our last "lunch" where all they talked about was some Dubai customs BS and other things that have no effect on us. I'd say the first step is to set a floor level of pay in this race to the bottom. If ALPA isn't on board then maybe it's time to form a union that solely represents regional pilots. As far as your economics class comment goes, lighten up!! Remember that Delta has CRJ-900 rates in their contract. Mind you that every pilot at 9E would be making over 6 figures at that rate. So the economics are simple. If there are people willing to work for dirt wages then pay them dirt. And if their union won't put a stop to it then better yet.

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 1537175)

Is this a serious question? So they can one day land a job at a major! Same reason as it has been for the past 30 years. Not everyone is as lucky as you to get flowed to Delta.

Originally Posted by Delta1067 (Post 1537352)

Lots of pilots are as lucky as me shyguy. By next summer over 100 will have flowed another another 100 hired via the SSP. Too bad you gave up your SSP right so that you could undercut the industry and slave away for Virgin.

Originally Posted by Bartok (Post 1537557)

That's his point.

You won't get an interview with a Major flipping burgers.


Attacking his flow to Delta is comical, you would take it in a heartbeat!

"Sorry Sir, I can't accept this flow, I want to go the honorable route and get hired off the street."