Interesting CAPA Article on Jet vs. Turboprop
06-03-2010 | 07:54 AM
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Interesting CAPA Article on Jet vs. Turboprop
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation article covering the RAA meeting and the jet vs. turboprop debate. The article includes a good summary of the industry as well.
US Regional Market Changes Drive Jet vs Turboprop Debate
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US Regional Market Changes Drive Jet vs Turboprop Debate
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06-03-2010 | 09:49 AM
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Good read. I noticed that there wasn't any concern for staffing the "growth" in the future. Seems like the RAA and their counterparts aren't worried about the pilot shortage.
A key point for RJ drivers, take a long look at your contracts and make sure you are not screwing the prop guys in pay. Make sure they are even with you; otherwise you'll end up flying large props for peanuts.
A key point for RJ drivers, take a long look at your contracts and make sure you are not screwing the prop guys in pay. Make sure they are even with you; otherwise you'll end up flying large props for peanuts.
06-03-2010 | 11:05 AM
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06-03-2010 | 12:02 PM
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There wont be a pilot shortage. There is too much capacity in the business already, and regional carriers are headed for bigger airplanes (70-100seats) as opposed to the days of flying around 19-50seaters. Bigger planes means less frequency and fewer pilots.
06-03-2010 | 01:40 PM
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Sorry, I can't use sarcasm effectivley in text. All of the airlines seem to be sure they can have the new aircraft staffed. Regarless of prop of jet
06-05-2010 | 08:36 PM
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It's funny you say that, having the blended rate because of the Saab at XJ has killed our 76 seat pay for the FO's on the RJ900
06-06-2010 | 10:03 AM
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HAHA! Yeah, because we jet drivers make SOOOO much money!
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