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Originally Posted by Vegaspilot (Post 802015)

So after the SLI, how would a recall work? Since you can't cross bid certificates as an FO, the only two certificates I'd even consider would be Republic and Frontier due to the bases.

Frontier? Seriously? The only FO's that may be going to an Airbus are some of the former Midwest guys, if they choose to stick around.

So, that leaves you with the Republic certificate. Republic is where most of the growth is obviously going to be happening, so I'd imagine most people will be given the option of Republic.

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Originally Posted by Flyboyrw (Post 801842)

I wouldn't offer Yabadaba free beer if I were you....unless you are really hot or you have a $hit-ton of money. Just sayin'

And Flyboyrw got neither!:D

I know you guys are getting your jobs taken. It sucks. Just remember that none of the pilots at RAH made those decisions. We know it sucks and don't wish harm on any pilot group. With that being said, let's try to act more like professionals when encountering eachother.

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Originally Posted by TillerEnvy (Post 802008)

Hey, try doing some research on contracts signed in the past before you come on here posting stuff that makes you look not very bright. That "original" RAH contract was signed quickly to prevent Bedford from creating an alter Ego airline when he bought the original Shuttle America. BB wanted separate pilot lists so he could get the whipsaw in action.

It's clear you don't know very much about the entire process, so maybe stay out of the conversation until you do. Move on. Thanks.

I know one thing, that as long as your airline grows at the expense of others because of your low cost contract you yourselves will one day go by the wayside when the next guy comes along willing to work for 36 dollars per hour. Just look at Comair. They grew at mainlines expense and when they became to costly the flying moved on to the next lowest bid. But maybe I'm wrong ,maybe their will be no one as foolish as you to sign on to 37 dollar twelve year copilots. You just keep thinking you did the right thing, the rest of us know otherwise. Oh and I already moved on, to an airline that pays its pilots well, has rigs, great work rules, etc. etc. Your welcome.

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Originally Posted by TillerEnvy (Post 802009)

You can upgrade to any other certificate whenever you can hold it. As a CA, after a 2 year seat lock, you can change cert's as long as it's upgrade in pay/equipment. FO's are not free to change certificates. You can move freely in between bases within your own certificate.

Thanks for that, after my furlough at Mesa, unemployment is getting tough. I need a job but want to hold out for something I do not have to commute for. I would rather work for less pay than commute for any regional. Plus I have flown with many commuters in the past that flew in on their day on then had to work a 14-16 hour duty day on top of that and I could tell it got to them. I honestly do think that commuting is somewhat of a safety risk but at the regional level I understand many do not have a choice. :(

Hang in there Airborne. It will get better. Best of luck to you.

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Originally Posted by Yabadaba (Post 802031)

And Flyboyrw got neither!:D

Díck!!!! :D

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Originally Posted by TillerEnvy (Post 802029)

I know F9 won't really happen...I just threw it out there because of the base.

Does not make much sense parking the Q400s.
Sorry to hear about that guys.

Whats going to happen to the Qs? I am sure they will not sit for long

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Originally Posted by TurboDVR42 (Post 802228)

Does not make much sense parking the Q400s.
Sorry to hear about that guys.

Whats going to happen to the Qs? I am sure they will not sit for long

Yeah it makes zero sense. It is a personal thing with BB, he feels better if he parks us. His reasoning is that pax don't like the Q and they prefer a jet. Well if that is the case, how come Horizon is doing ok?
Word on the street he is asking $100M for the whole Lynx package, which is way too much. He is afraid if someone buys Lynx, that they will use and expand Lynx, competing with him. He knows what the Q can do, and he is afraid to sell it to someone. The only place I see the Lynx Q's flying, is overseas.