Republic and AA in talks on large RJ contract
#41
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Are we actually playing the "who's POS airline is better" game? Eagle 10 yr CA is 87 and RAH is 82...10 yr FO is 42 verses 37. BIG FREAKIN DEAL. Like that's the reason why AMR wants to introduce non wholly owned contract carriers.
...oh and Bolo...Frontier doesn't make money, RAH does. Frontier without RAH welfare would be gone a long time ago..
...oh and Bolo...Frontier doesn't make money, RAH does. Frontier without RAH welfare would be gone a long time ago..
#42
You did negotiate your own contract. By choosing to work for a bottom feeder you are screwing everyone else over. You all need to grow up and see the big picture. It will never stop until people stop working there. Don't give me that crap about you not having a choice. You chose to work there. Anyone who jumps to republic at the expense of eagle pilots will forever be looked down upon by me.
But in reality I could care less as you need to grow up and see the big picture. Here at Pinnacle we have guys that have been and will keep going to republic. You looking down on my pilot group for doing that?
#43
I'm sorry, but I think everyone misse dthe memo. The memo is this:
If you work for a contract airline, flying contract or "sublet" jets, no matter how big they get, no matter how we believe they should be mainline flying, no matter how sweet they look, you will not get the contract you like.
You see, management considers regional jet flying, "contract jet flying," no matter how big these CRJ's and ERJ's get. Until you work for a Brand that is it's own, and a Brand that is successful, you will continue to fight with a management team that does not consider your personal employment as value, that does not consider its own employment as value, and does not believe in its product. Like you, they are looking for the exit (and or padding their resumes or financial portfolio) until the rip cord is pulled.
Work smart, network, and get a job where the paycheck maches the paint job. Then you'll see the work rules, hotels, and job protections you seek.
If you work for a contract airline, flying contract or "sublet" jets, no matter how big they get, no matter how we believe they should be mainline flying, no matter how sweet they look, you will not get the contract you like.
You see, management considers regional jet flying, "contract jet flying," no matter how big these CRJ's and ERJ's get. Until you work for a Brand that is it's own, and a Brand that is successful, you will continue to fight with a management team that does not consider your personal employment as value, that does not consider its own employment as value, and does not believe in its product. Like you, they are looking for the exit (and or padding their resumes or financial portfolio) until the rip cord is pulled.
Work smart, network, and get a job where the paycheck maches the paint job. Then you'll see the work rules, hotels, and job protections you seek.
#44
Don't you think your view is a little misguided? I went to Colgan when it was a bottom feeder, and helped vote in alpa and a contract. I could say that I've done more than you ever have as you just happened to already have a contract. Not saying I believe that but saying it's an arguement.
But in reality I could care less as you need to grow up and see the big picture. Here at Pinnacle we have guys that have been and will keep going to republic. You looking down on my pilot group for doing that?
But in reality I could care less as you need to grow up and see the big picture. Here at Pinnacle we have guys that have been and will keep going to republic. You looking down on my pilot group for doing that?
It's time to start telling management enough is enough! There are jobs out there that will pick up pilots, we have skills they need and want. Work somewhere else until things improve. That's really all I'm trying to say. I was a little harsh in saying I would look down on you, heat of the moment. In all honesty I wouldn't and I never have. But can't we all stand together and say its enough instead of always looking out for number one?
#46
I wouldn't say anything different to them. I've been furloughed before. I could have Gone to Mesa or republic, they were hiring. I chose to get out of aviation for 4 years and wait it out instead.My love of flying brough me back when eagle was hiring. All I'm saying is, you have a choice. Why not say no to crappy contracts. I'm voting no to the next eagle TA, we will get shafted. I will leave, mark my words. It's not worth it.
#47
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Position: EMB 145 CPT
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And here I thought that a regional airline was unable to bid on new flying while in negotiations, something about unknown future company expenses (pilot salary, etc).
#48
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Position: B757/767
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Are we actually playing the "who's POS airline is better" game? Eagle 10 yr CA is 87 and RAH is 82...10 yr FO is 42 verses 37. BIG FREAKIN DEAL. Like that's the reason why AMR wants to introduce non wholly owned contract carriers.
...oh and Bolo...Frontier doesn't make money, RAH does. Frontier without RAH welfare would be gone a long time ago..
...oh and Bolo...Frontier doesn't make money, RAH does. Frontier without RAH welfare would be gone a long time ago..
#50
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Joined APC: Oct 2009
Position: B756 FO
Posts: 1,288
Just messin around as I always do in RAH threads.. Don't take it all personal and go name calling.. But I do stand on your side of the fence against backpack sporting, gel haired, sunglasses inside regional guys who sit there and go "yeah my regional is king because I fly for them".. Pleaaase.
Twice has a brickyard FO with gelled up hair and his sunglasses in his epaulets said to me while I rode "his" jumpseat, "you should totally come over here. On second year pay and it ain't bad dude.. 170 time is going to be gold in a few years".... Middle of the flight he starts explaining how autothrottles work.. I'm just shutting my eyes and this 14 year exCHQ CA is shaking his head... Fun times.
Twice has a brickyard FO with gelled up hair and his sunglasses in his epaulets said to me while I rode "his" jumpseat, "you should totally come over here. On second year pay and it ain't bad dude.. 170 time is going to be gold in a few years".... Middle of the flight he starts explaining how autothrottles work.. I'm just shutting my eyes and this 14 year exCHQ CA is shaking his head... Fun times.