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Originally Posted by intrepidcv11
Still a bit confused at exact details. That said if the only part of the UAL interview process a Commutair guy w/mins has to do is the Hogan crud then this might as well be a flowthrough. And if that's the case this whole thing stinks. They are desperste to lock down disappearing cheap regional feed. Make some beer cans w/the Amazon jets already.
Agree with your statement.
The "devil is in the details" as they say.
And this is just the preliminary release of this program, who would be to say that it's "set in stone"?
As in, UAL probably has enough latitude to vary it at their whim.
As in, only (insert amount of time/PIC/time on property here) to be eligible. THEN, at a later date, adjust (either up or down) a specific criteria. Or, must be a CA for (insert time span here) only to adjust up or down?
DAL adjusted the SSP, although not that drastic, but has altered it over time. And the pure "flow" agreements went through adjustments as well.
But to you last point, AGAIN, agree. The 50 seaters are going away, they want them gone. But for now, lets shift them around to cheaper operators till they are gone. Never mind the costs associated with, and the growing pains associated in the process.
From what I've heard, the EMB XR's that UAL took from XJT and gave to TSA CAN'T even be operated in XR mode. As in, the additional fuel isn't available, nor is the enhanced T-O take off power setting. TWO factors that give the aircraft MORE payload capability, especially at hot and high elevation airports. So basically, TSA got planes with additional capability to operate out of say DEN, BUT DON'T HAVE THAT ADDITIONAL CAPABILITY. Also, they didn't get approval for the increased ramp/max landing weights, etc. It was easier (CHEAPER) to simply make the XR's conform to all their current fleet specs and certifications versus do the work of adding the additional stuff.
And maybe Commutair can pull off a quick certification process and get these planes up and running, maybe the can't. But if they CAN'T, who will they go running to to pick up the 50 seat feed they gave to Commutair that they can't deliver on schedule? It's happened before.
Another side point. We can read this board, other boards, talk to our friends, whatever. We ALL know guys (whether mil of civ) that are not only qualified but competitive, clean records, what have you and for whatever reason aren't getting past the computer. Not enough kittens rescued, not enough bingo called at the old folks home, not enough driving old ladies around on their days off, nor enough rushing of the fraternity (job fairs), whatever.
Yet a "career path program" needs to be instituted.........