Even more ASA flying to go to Skywest

[OARfan]

Just had a senior Skywest manager on my jumpseat going into St. George this morning. We started talking about the timetable for EMB retirements. I was concerned that there may not be enough new RJ flying to replace the EMBs and he assured me that the new growth would be "more than adequate" to compensate. I pressed him for more information and he told me that with the 22 new RJs and the 4 ASA 700s that will be transfered to SKYW each year, that there will be more than enough opportunity for a quick upgrade on the jet. I guess it was a good thing for all of us that the union was voted down.

 

[McNugent]

Are you being serious or just an a$$hole? You seem happy about the possibility of ASA losing flying to Skypest. Pretty pathetic. You leave ASA for Skywest, claim you are pro-union yet all you is bitch them, volunteer for ALPA events during the union drive then say it's good ALPA was voted down. Figure out what you really believe in and stop talking out of both sides of your mouth.

 

[cbrown1]

Was it necessary to put the happy face in the title? Also I doubt this is true since it would make no sense to trasnfer flying. I think this was just another attempt to start a flightinfo fight.

 

[McNugent]

I'm surrounded by ASA turncoats! cbrown1 how's that 900 treating ya?

 

[OARfan]

You guys are just jealous that skyw is enjoying success and that ASA is on its way out. I wonder if ALPA is going to pay your mortgage when you union thumpers drive your company into bankruptcy. And yes, the smiley face was necessary!!

 

[McNugent]

Do you get ***** when thinking about flying a big RJ the rest of your career? Have fun with that. I bet you have a big picture of Jerry Atkin hanging over your bed and dream about him at night!

 

[boctal]

Skywest is not getting any more -700s from ASA. I'm amazed that this "senior manager" didn't know something that was already so well known. Sorry to burst your bubble on that one.

 

[Max Q]

If it's on the internet, it must be true.

-Brett

 

[Soverytired]

Christ, I've never seen more patently obvious flamebait.

And that's saying something on flightinfo.

Oarfan has like 10 posts . . . clearly someone is having fun at ASA pilots expense.

(Nice avatar though. If you like boobies. Which I do. But not man-boobies, just to be clear)

 

[shmenter]

i would just like to say kudos to OARfan. He is probably sitting on reserve looking for something funny to say and the reaction that he got made me laugh histerically. Nice work and the happy face was the icing on the cake.

 

[OARfan]

All I can tell you is what the man said. If you guys want to keep your head burried in the sand, not my problem. Flying a big RJ is a good job. Would you rather go to delta (or wherever else) and get furloughed when the mergers take place? Would you rather sit on reserve for who knows how long long in some god foresaken base like lga or Ewr? Give me a break. The "thrill" of flying a "big" airplane will wear off. Fact! When it does you're still going to be the same slackA## grumpy bast$$$ that nobody wants to fly with. Enjoy your job or quit. Life is too short.

 

[McNugent]

Enjoy your job or quit. Life is too short.

That's pretty classic comming from you!

Have the damn 700's you f'ing whores

 

[goahead]

Agreed it's dipshi_ts like this that have ruined the chance for the two groups to ever get along.....
Just let him enjoy his first weekend off, I think hellonewman has come back to FI.

 

[Skaff]

This is flame bait. Nothing to see here...move along.

 

[BigPappa]

OARFan, You are WEIRD!!!!!!!!

 

[scarlet]

FLAME by SCABS...we have a no furlough clause LOSER and if they take airplanes over a ceratin number they have to take pilots at DOH...Educate yourself SCAB

 

[OARfan]

FLAME by SCABS...we have a no furlough clause LOSER and if they take airplanes over a ceratin number they have to take pilots at DOH...Educate yourself SCAB

Scab?? Whatever dude. Why dont you educate YOURSELF about what a scab is and then get back to me. Jacka$$.

 

[Oakum_Boy]

Don't give this clown the time of day.

 

[outtahere]

Not Scab Scarlet, maggot, or parasite, either will work.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Scab?? Whatever dude. Why dont you educate YOURSELF about what a scab is and then get back to me. Jacka$$.

You started it with this thread, then you get your panties wadded around your vagina when somebody calls you a scab. Classic. :laugh:

 

[COOPERVANE]

I remember several days ago a skywest poster CHALLENGED anyone to find any posts that showed a skywest pilot GLEEFULL about taking ASA flying.

Thanks for proving what your group is made of without any work from us.

 

[Jmoney]

Skynation...

This is just Skynation under a new user name. This clown didn't have anyone on his jumpseat. When you make up BS flamebait-at least try and make it good BS!

Everyone knows that people who really have access to such information cannot legally share it with any member of the public. It is called "insider trading" just ask Martha Stewart about it-idiot!

-You are a complete MORON, Sky!

 

[BCpilot81]

You guys are just jealous that skyw is enjoying success and that ASA is on its way out. I wonder if ALPA is going to pay your mortgage when you union thumpers drive your company into bankruptcy. And yes, the smiley face was necessary!!

I guess it is a good thing that being an airline pilot, does not mean you need: tact, decency, professionalism, and above all, common sense. Or you would also be un-employed.

 

[skywav8r]

oarfan,
If you left the rj and came to delta and flew the 88 in lga you'd be off reserve in just a few months. Delta has a contract too. Skywest has a policy manual thats printed on brown paper. Is there a reason why management chose brown?? Yup, you guessed it, the policy manual was printed on a $hitty roll of toilet paper. You probably don't remember the days at skywest when we had paper. Wow, delta even has long call reserve. First year delta pay is better than brasilia captain pay even after their raise. Oh wait, thats right, brasilia guys weren't worth a raise even though they fly 8 legs with only 18 minute breaks all day. Skywest pilots definitely are not scabs but you don't need to brag about the growth at someone elses expense. Life may be good puddling around in an rj the rest of your life. I know I had a good life. But after one day at a major you'd realize the contract and work rules are better than skywest and life is much better. Pay is not even comparable. Only one year flying around at bro captain rates....oh what a bummer. Hope I can tough it out! About the only thing better at skywest is the travel privileges on multiple carriers. But wait, don't you have to pay to ride on your own airplanes now?? Kudos to skywest management for doing such a great job. Their stock has done well. Too bad the pilot group has lowered the bar for the whole industry. As far as furloughs go, I can't predict the future. A little research though can help you choose the right major. Good luck with the psyche eval!


Time to flame, man flight info can be fun.

 

[OARfan]

Time to flame, man flight info can be fun.[/quote]

Yes, yes it can.

 

[joe_pilot]

Thanks for proving what your group is made of without any work from us.

Now you know better than that coop, come on. This guy does not represent us, you're smarter than that. He is a waste of space, yes, but the overwhelming majority of us do not share his opinion or his ignorance, even the ones who voted "no". How do you even know he works for OO? This is just flamebait, plain and simple.

-JP

 

[joe_pilot]

I guess it is a good thing that being an airline pilot, does not mean you need: tact, decency, professionalism, and above all, common sense. Or you would also be un-employed.

Actually, one of the first requirements listed to hold an ATP certificate is "Must be of good moral character". A lot of people who post on FI (on both sides of almost ANY argument) disqualify themselves by virtue of their behavior, even if this is "just an internet message board".

People talk about professionalism alot, they just don't always consider what it means.

-JP

 

[buscap]

Now you know better than that coop, come on. This guy does not represent us, you're smarter than that. He is a waste of space, yes, but the overwhelming majority of us do not share his opinion or his ignorance, even the ones who voted "no". How do you even know he works for OO? This is just flamebait, plain and simple.

-JP

Flaimbait this may very well be my Skywest friends, but as for those of you who voted no, wether it be an actual vote or failing to pick up the phone, I would say you have all shown yourselves to be extremely shortsighted.

You said no to the very form of representation which is directly responsible for every single benefit of your chosen profession. Weakening that organization will only come back to haunt us all, wether we stay at the regional level or choose to move up to the majors.

I wonder just how many of you NO-VOTERS will say no, when it comes time to join the union at your major airline job?

Or better yet, at the job interview, will you man-up and make it clear to the pilots doing the interviewing that you voted no for a union at Skywest?

Or will you suddenly become a card carrying AFL-CIO left wing supporter of the labor movement and tell the interviewer how you were one of those who voted yes and you are leaving Skywest because ALPA didn't get on the property!!!

Somehow I think we all know the answers to these questions. I'll let you come up with your own self describing terms for your actions, as mine are not fit for print.

 

[JettBoii]

Sounds like he needs the soda can in the pillow case treatment.

 

[BCpilot81]

Actually, one of the first requirements listed to hold an ATP certificate is "Must be of good moral character". A lot of people who post on FI (on both sides of almost ANY argument) disqualify themselves by virtue of their behavior, even if this is "just an internet message board".

People talk about professionalism alot, they just don't always consider what it means.

-JP

Very true-

I will also be the first to admit, I have said some pretty bad things about people on here, but it was Hojets, so I dont count that. But, it was such obvious FLAME that I needed to say something before I needed to start my court appointed anger mgmt classes again. For what it is worth sir, I do not hold anything against SKYW pilots.