ASA to lose 8 CRJ700's
08-31-2011 | 06:13 PM
#131
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I learned today that apparently SkyWest had the right of first refusal on that RFP on those CRJ700s. But with SkyWest also losing 4 airframes, they must have seen GoJets low, pathetic bid and couldn't compete with it.
08-31-2011 | 07:37 PM
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I didn't mean moving up or semi-lateral, I'm talking about starting all over again at a regional after putting in a number of years on crap pay at one regional already. The majority of guys wouldn't do that to themselves again. The reward for doing so just isn't there, ala quick upgrade better job,etc
08-31-2011 | 08:36 PM
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This industry is a race to the bottom. Comair stood together, attempting to make regional flying a respectable profession. All the critics saying Comair is losing planes because of the strike, well those same planes that Comair lost due to the "strike". Skywest is losing due to what? At some point, all pilots, regional and major need to take a collective stand or we will always be pitted against one and other.
08-31-2011 | 10:22 PM
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Just wait. The race to the bottom hasn't even begun. During the hiring boom of 07/08...several flight schools stopped paying employees period. They considered the flight time compensation. They were still overloaded with resumes. Now wait til the majors start hiring alot. Youll start to see regionals do the same thing. People who are using the regionals as a stepping stone will be willing to work for free.
08-31-2011 | 11:07 PM
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I guess Hulas just had more "aces" this time around.
09-01-2011 | 04:43 AM
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We're on the same page here. The situation at Comair reinforces your earlier statements because our pilots are not leaving in droves to jump to other regionals.
09-01-2011 | 09:59 AM
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This industry is a race to the bottom. Comair stood together, attempting to make regional flying a respectable profession. All the critics saying Comair is losing planes because of the strike, well those same planes that Comair lost due to the "strike". Skywest is losing due to what? At some point, all pilots, regional and major need to take a collective stand or we will always be pitted against one and other.
09-01-2011 | 03:36 PM
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I didn't mean moving up or semi-lateral, I'm talking about starting all over again at a regional after putting in a number of years on crap pay at one regional already. The majority of guys wouldn't do that to themselves again. The reward for doing so just isn't there, ala quick upgrade better job,etc
09-01-2011 | 07:22 PM
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I am one of those guys. I will not go back to first year pay and bottom of the list at a regional. I am already considering other employment. There is no longer a career progression at ASA. My career has reached a stagnation point. I see no future for me here at ASA. I have about 150-180 people below me after 3.5 years. If (probably will) downgrade and furlough, I will either be furloughed for the second time in 4 years, or kicked down to reserve for infinity. No thank you. Either look for a different kind of flying, non flying related aviation work, or another career. I, as most everyone else, need that PIC time. Not going to get it here, so what's the point of staying?
09-19-2011 | 11:42 AM
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I am one of those guys. I will not go back to first year pay and bottom of the list at a regional. I am already considering other employment. There is no longer a career progression at ASA. My career has reached a stagnation point. I see no future for me here at ASA. I have about 150-180 people below me after 3.5 years. If (probably will) downgrade and furlough, I will either be furloughed for the second time in 4 years, or kicked down to reserve for infinity. No thank you. Either look for a different kind of flying, non flying related aviation work, or another career. I, as most everyone else, need that PIC time. Not going to get it here, so what's the point of staying?
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