Skyregional takes flight May 1st

[LisaS]

Has anyone ever worked out what Status pay at AC would be?

I'd be willing to bet half the pilot group might really like it

............and to think of all the savings for the company in terms of training costs that could be put towards pensions and other nice things

Like litigations and stuff!

[Dark Helmet]

Localizer,
right on...I see that. BUT, there have been more than a few swipes at ACPA and AC pilots in general for allowing a let for SR to operate. SR may improve AC bottom line, and thus may help secure an AC pilot's pension and future job prospect. It cuts both ways. If AC saves a big chunk of change by having Jazz compete with SR in the future, that may save MY job and those hired at AC behind me. with respect. 'gunner.

If that were true then CR would not have asked for a LCC startup and a DC pension for new hires. What happens when AC figures out that the SR Q400 is much cheaper to operate then the E-175?

Look at United, they have had multiple CPA partners for ages who are much cheaper than Jazz, yet the mainline continues to bleed cash and their front line employees continue to take concessions.

If you believe that SR will save your job and AC, I think you are mistaken......

With Respect

DH

[Localizer]

Localizer,
I guess yourself and jazz pilots' ought to be happy that there are now 40-60 pilots enjoying an airline type lifestyle, flying modern equipment between modern airports. Some of these SR pilots are now prospering by having a steady paycheck, benefits, a stable employer, good a/c, and they are not instructing, flying in the bush, etc....
Spare us the over the top notion that Jazz pilots' have the greater good in mind. You are looking out for yourself as much as the next guy....and that is perfectly normal. We all do it. just admit to it.
With respect. 'gunner

I'd feel a lot better if those Q400's were under the Jazz banner and those same 40-60 pilots had even better pay, benefits, schedules and overall lifestyle. I think the proof is in the pudding regarding Jazz pilots and there quest for equality amongst the ranks.

Localizer,
right on...I see that. BUT, there have been more than a few swipes at ACPA and AC pilots in general for allowing a let for SR to operate. SR may improve AC bottom line, and thus may help secure an AC pilot's pension and future job prospect. It cuts both ways. If AC saves a big chunk of change by having Jazz compete with SR in the future, that may save MY job and those hired at AC behind me. with respect. 'gunner.

Respectfully Tailgunner .. SR will not save you anything on the bottom line, and its naive of you to think so. ACPA gets the slag because you, as a union voted in favour of allowing a non-unionized group to bid for work that was previously done by unionized labour. Unions are no different than their membership .. you're allowed your differences, but at the end of the day your still suppose to be on the same team.