Just one more reason folks need to get their head out of their arses and realize this ain't just an entry-level job anymore. Working for an RJ operator very well could be your LAST job, period...and with every CRJ-900 and E175 delivered that becomes more and more of a reality.

Pilots need to fight and be willing to make sacrifices (including striking) to get compensation and work rules requisite with the responsibility of flying larger aircraft...and if they aren't then they deserve every penny they don't get.

BoilerUp, as always, spot on. I think its shameful when people get excited about 900s for low pay.

Flyboy8784, I am in a state of hibernation my friend.... I do have the best advice.

Well Said Boiler...... i voted to walk in 94(Flagship Airlines/Nashville Eagle)..... along with 98.5% of my brethern...... the union leadership thought otherwise and caved at the last minute..... I will walk anytime...anywhere......

Boiler....thanks for adding to the convo.....you are 100 percent correct as always.

For those of you who care.....I announced a very long drawn out "SCCCCAAAAAABBBBBSSSS" on the radio in ROC yesterday when lindbergh was tryin to call ground.

I was also flipped off by a few jetBlue pilots when i called there E190 a "REGIONAL JET" over the radio, when i was asked to taxi in front of them :D

I was in a bad mood though....broken ACARS...completely fried...blank screen...6 legs of old school w&b...and our left pack was out

Believe me I like GoJets even less than most......but don't let your opinions negatively affect your professionalism. Go-Jet pilots might be scum but they did not technically SCAB.

Besides, completely ignoring a Go-Jet crew when they're trying to make small talk with you says everything you need to say without speaking a word...

Like up in PWM in the hotel shuttle? :D

Now I couldnt care less whether ASA gathers the Crj-900 or the Q400 or more ATR 72's. The whole flying the 900 for regional rates thing is not even relevant for me to speak on as i am new to 121 flying. This whole 'excitement' thing as some of you put it, is mainly for the growth of my carrier. The 900 comes into play because it was mentioned to me and it kind of makes sense. I could care less what i fly, as long as pay is fair, rules of engagement are satisfactory, and i have good QOL, i will be right as rain.:cool:

Speaking of pulling together, I am not "most" pilots as I fly the 700 and am being offered an insulting 1.0% raise (77 cents per hour). Keep in mind this pay rate applies to up to 76 seats now (9% more seats) so the pay increase would need to be 9% more just to remain the same proportionally. Also keep in mind that the large RJ's are where the growth is, and that 200's and ATR's are not.

ASA pilots on the 200 and ATR need to stand unified on this issue and vote no on the TA. Even if you are not willing to stand up for your own brothers and sisters on the 700, realize from a selfish point of view that if you vote no, the TA can ONLY GET BETTER!

One of the most basic rules of negotiating is to never accept the first offer.

Yeah my ACARS never works... Not to mention the FMS...

Or DL can hand more flying to the likes of Mesa or 9E.