What now for Skywest
10-29-2010, 05:09 AM
#11
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Position: B777 FO/IRO
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How long is Skywest's contract with United? I know that ALPA is pushing for a sunset clause that says they can continue to fly their RJ's outside of CAL's scope protection until Skywest's contract expires.
The downside of this is that yes, we at mainline will lose some flying while these 70 seat RJ's are out flying around. Also, this only delays you RJ drivers from a decent paycheck while you wait to get hired to fly something bigger. Trust me, I've been there before and it's no fun waiting for that bigger airplane to fly.
The downside of this is that yes, we at mainline will lose some flying while these 70 seat RJ's are out flying around. Also, this only delays you RJ drivers from a decent paycheck while you wait to get hired to fly something bigger. Trust me, I've been there before and it's no fun waiting for that bigger airplane to fly.
10-29-2010, 05:19 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by dosbo
YHGTBFSM
ALPA has allowed almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
ALPA has allowed almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
Sky West guys/gals,,, ALPA did nothing for me at MESA and I am currently taking a non pilot aviation job just to get by. I wouldn't recommend ALPA.
10-29-2010, 06:50 AM
#13
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Originally Posted by dosbo
ALPA has allowed almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
As far as I can tell, the interests of NO airline pilots were being served by allowing this to go down. Not an impressive performance to many looking at the organization from the outside in.
10-29-2010, 07:05 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by Free Flyer
Also, this only delays you RJ drivers from a decent paycheck while you wait to get hired to fly something bigger. Trust me, I've been there before and it's no fun waiting for that bigger airplane to fly.
No thanks. How about this: you direct our union to fight for your interests, and I'll direct our union to fight for my interests. May he with the best lawyers win!
10-30-2010, 01:43 AM
#17
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Position: CRJ Check Airman
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Originally Posted by dosbo
YHGTBFSM
"ALPA has allowed" almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
"ALPA has allowed" almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
That's why the sabre rattling rhetoric, ALPA focus towards Regionals looks like impotent has beens.
10-30-2010, 01:51 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by dosbo
YHGTBFSM
ALPA has allowed almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
ALPA has allowed almost 50% of all domestic flying to be given to regional airlines while drastically shrinking the number of active mainline pilots.
Untill domestic flying comes back to mainline then I can only assume that ALPA is in fact representing the the interests of regional pilots at the expense of real careers at the major airlines.
10-30-2010, 03:40 AM
#20
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Position: B777 FO/IRO
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Originally Posted by Captain Tony
Why do you assume we want to "move up" to first year pay and loss of all seniority so that WE can get fuloughed in 2 years when oil returns to $150 a barrel and Jeff states that the "plan" only accounted for $80 a barrel?
No thanks. How about this: you direct our union to fight for your interests, and I'll direct our union to fight for my interests. May he with the best lawyers win!
No thanks. How about this: you direct our union to fight for your interests, and I'll direct our union to fight for my interests. May he with the best lawyers win!
Now fast forward, I'm at CAL. I only had 2 weeks on reserve as a new hire, never been furloughed, average 18-19 days off a month, and after 3rd year pay at CAL I made more than I would have after 12 years at the regional.
If you are comfortable working at the regional and enjoy the lifestyle, then stay there, I'm just saying that there are opportunities out there for better stuff so when the timing is right, make your move.
Just don't get upset at others like myself who took a calculated chance and things worked out. I can't stand people who whine about their current position/life but they make no effort to improve their lives. I don't know you, maybe you did try and it didn't work out. I don't know, not my deal. I just don't understand why people want to stay at a regional. It makes absolutely no sense to me, but to each his own.
