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03-02-2012 | 05:02 AM
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Skippy, the regionals had their 10 year or so run. I haven't heard anyone with any credibility say their future is bright. Assuming the majors don't cave further on scope, when you figure in retirements, the inefficiencies of smaller airplanes in a high fuel cost environment, and the whipsawing potential in the regionals, I think anyone who stays at a regional instead of jumping to a major is very short sighted. That cozy job flying an RJ right now might not be so cozy or even exist in another 5-10 years.
03-02-2012 | 06:32 AM
#72
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From: EWR B737FO
i guess tolerable will depend on the work rules. dont forget over 1000 guys passed on the cal return to work act. they are just waiting for a jcba, their other job to fizzle, or retire from the military--- they will wonder after 3-4years why they keep moving down and not up- even with retirements, new flight/duty,
im just saying its pretty risky to leave a nice 5-10 year regional capt slot to come to the uncertainty that is untied
im just saying its pretty risky to leave a nice 5-10 year regional capt slot to come to the uncertainty that is untied
03-02-2012 | 07:57 AM
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I would suspect, that most of those guys bypassed because they've been on the street for many, many years and have moved to a different stage. Its not CAL or UA...it's life. Either, family, financials, risk tolerance and new careers are the drivers. I know numerous that have moved on and have told me they will not come back at all. Also, the regional survival is dependent upon a major and as fuel prices rise and profitability continues to reduce, they are on the table..
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