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08-31-2018, 11:41 AM
#6061
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Originally Posted by backtoregionals
That would be a heavy blow to lose 20 CRJs and 30 EJETs with no replacements, even if it is spaced out.
08-31-2018, 01:19 PM
#6062
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Originally Posted by calmwinds
Yep. I doubt it happens. But, any regional can lose flying when a CPA is up. Of course, we are already negotiating the terms for both renewals.
08-31-2018, 01:25 PM
#6063
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Originally Posted by backtoregionals
Don’t have to tell me about CPAs. Xjet had about 250 planes when I got hired there. They’ve been chopped in 1/2 (just talking about the ERJ side) in less than 5 years.
08-31-2018, 01:34 PM
#6064
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Originally Posted by calmwinds
Well, I hope everything looks up for Xjet. Hopefully, if you get the new 25 Ejets and a new contract, that will finally stem the tide. In my opinion, United is really pulling for you given the award of CRJ200’s - at least they are pulling harder for Xjet than Delta and American.
08-31-2018, 02:45 PM
#6065
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Originally Posted by backtoregionals
Thanks for the post, but I’m at at Mesa now lol. Going to upgrade soon. I also hope everything works out for Xjet. Lots of very good pilots over there. They deserve a break.
09-07-2018, 04:02 PM
#6067
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Originally Posted by NovemberBravo
So is 300% really ending today? If it is junior Assignments are about to be handed out like crazy.
09-07-2018, 06:46 PM
#6068
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Originally Posted by NovemberBravo
So is 300% really ending today? If it is junior Assignments are about to be handed out like crazy.
We have “jr. available.” All it means is they can ask.
09-07-2018, 06:47 PM
#6069
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Originally Posted by pangolin
They extended it a couple days for CRJ pilots - and the open time FOR THOSE DAYS was picked up. If the pilot group has any brains at all they won't pick up until the 300 pct is announced. Right now it appears that perhaps in anticipation a lot of the EJET open time was gobbled up. Guess what? Not a smart move.
09-07-2018, 06:54 PM
#6070
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Originally Posted by calmwinds
Now that they have shareholders, quarterly reports, and street expectations, they are going to look to the bottom line.
Maybe they’re starting to realize how much a pilot is worth.
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