Regional help.

[glassnpowder98]

As for the merger of certs it was more to reduce middle management types (think one less DO, less assistant CPs, crew scheduling, dispatchers, etc). The DL -145 flying seems to be hanging in through 2015 so regardless of the number of certs they still need to staff those plans. After that, I suspect heavy downsizing, maybe even a 7 yr bankruptcy wash... (Which is many years late)

That's why I bailed.

I agree with the first half, but I don't think the outlook is that bleak. With the addition of the new 175's being delivered, it will only be a net loss of about 20 planes. With attrition outpacing people coming in the door over the time which the 145 flying gets wound down, staffing should be about where it needs to be (thin like always, but enough). If an agreeable contract comes through (something BB has acknowledged needs to be done to attract new hires) it should stabilize things, if not promote some growth opportunities. It is a big IF but we'll see what happens when the union and company go back to the table in August or September.

 

[HVYMETALDRVR]

Could be... Mesa is gunning for RAH's flying and they're much cheaper and flexible with they're work rules. If they can staff better (read quick upgrades) management at RAH will start freaking out and look to match Mesa's labor costs, it looks Compass may be a real threat as well.

IMO if RAH's pilot group gets the SKYW/AirWhiskey contract they deserve, then RAH will declare BK within 24 months. Remember, whomever can get the best on-time performance and highest completion factor for the cheapest price gets the flying from mainline, not the happiest/best-treated pilot group, unfortunately. Furthermore, I know BB says he's everyone's friend. I've met him and he is a genuine guy, and he is a good leader, but he's not the boss; the shareholders are. He collects his salary (albeit large) just like everyone else and if he doesn't deliver the desired financial performance he be replaced by someone who can.

Either way I wasn't hanging around to wait to see what happens. I am rooting for you guys though!

 

[BobDDuck]

Because the strike is over. A long time ago. Plus, the jumpseat (and jumpseat privileges) are airline/TSA given for pilots, and are not a right. We enjoy that privilege. The last thing we need is a few pilots (especially those in diapers when the 80s strikes happened) getting on some moral high horse and denying a jumpseat. The guy you screw today out of a jumpseat could very well be the CA you have to ask for a ride with to/from work.

The jumpseat is NOT an airline/TSA given for pilots. It has to be approved by them, but at the end of the day, it's the captain's jumpseat to do with what he wants. And just because the the strikes were all a long time ago doesn't mean that somebody who crossed the line still shouldn't be shunned and have their (professional) life made difficult as possible. It serves two purposes... firstly it punishes them for what they did and secondly it serves as way to prevent anybody else from entertaining those thoughts in the future. Denying a scab a jumpseat has nothing to do with sitting on a high horse. It has to do with unionism and protecting your future.

Fortunately, in my professional career I've never seen a CA pull out "the list" in order to see if the potential jumpseater is on it.

Based on the two places you've worked, I'm kind of not surprised.

 

[jynxyjoe]

The jumpseat is NOT an airline/TSA given for pilots. It has to be approved by them, but at the end of the day, it's the captain's jumpseat to do with what he wants. And just because the the strikes were all a long time ago doesn't mean that somebody who crossed the line still shouldn't be shunned and have their (professional) life made difficult as possible. It serves two purposes... firstly it punishes them for what they did and secondly it serves as way to prevent anybody else from entertaining those thoughts in the future. Denying a scab a jumpseat has nothing to do with sitting on a high horse. It has to do with unionism and protecting your future.



Based on the two places you've worked, I'm kind of not surprised.

He's not going to change his mind until it's convenient for him to do so. He has a base, self serving, and dishonest way of debating because he's only interested in being right or at least convincing himself so, rather than address reality.

A scab is a scab though, and the only reason that scarlet letter burns is because other pilots in the profession make it burn. All those reading this who question that google the Spirit scabs (they were not actual Spirit pilots, two from a power by hour gig called Falcon Air). You're going to be sorry if you cross a line.

 

[Cherokee_Cruiser]

The jumpseat is NOT an airline/TSA given for pilots. It has to be approved by them, but at the end of the day, it's the captain's jumpseat to do with what he wants. And just because the the strikes were all a long time ago doesn't mean that somebody who crossed the line still shouldn't be shunned and have their (professional) life made difficult as possible. It serves two purposes... firstly it punishes them for what they did and secondly it serves as way to prevent anybody else from entertaining those thoughts in the future. Denying a scab a jumpseat has nothing to do with sitting on a high horse. It has to do with unionism and protecting your future.

Professional life made as difficult as possible..... so you'd play games with them in a PC sim to try and get back at them?

How are you protecting your future by denying a 1985 scab a jumpseat today in 2014? He's most likely a very senior United Captain. As for punishing them, it reeks of a little-man syndrome for you to try and punish someone by denying a jumpseat.

And unionism?! Please, don't get me started. It was "unionism" that Endeavor and PSA pilots voted in concessions for jets while Eagle pilots held the line? Where's the protection for the legacy Eagle pilot futures?

Since you are on the topic of "unionism" and "protecting your future" then shouldn't you technically be denying non-union pilots a jumpseat? I've never been denied a jumpseat on the numerous airlines I've taken to/from work when I was a commuter. Delta, Skywest, United, American, Eagle, GoJet, TSA, Republic/Chautauqua, Mesa, Compass, PSA, and a couple more I can't think of. I've never had it happen, and nor should it happen. We're all doing the same job and trying to get to/from home. No one is on strike today.

Based on the two places you've worked, I'm kind of not surprised.

Only an ignorant person would think the two places I worked for were specifically chosen for being low paid or non-union. I applied everywhere, anything that had the word "Air" in it, in order to get to where I am today. You'd be in a TOTD category to deny a guy getting to/from work/home. Oh well, the way karma works, you'll get yours when you try to jumpseat and it turns out to be the CA that you denied. Even better would be if he still lets you on and says you're welcome aboard anytime. Then you'd really be out classed.

 

[Malko]

.....And we're done......