Great Mistakes latest idea!

[BuzzSaw]

New Pilot Shortage Strategy: Rip Half the Seats Off the Airplane

http://crankyflier.com/2014/02/24/new-pilot-shortage-strategy-rip-half-the-seats-off-the-airplane/

Pop quiz. What is wrong with this seat map that recently popped up on Great Lakes Airlines? website?

 

[jynxyjericho]

Probably pay the crew of one less now that he has less people to fly around.

 

[Flying Ninja]

It's a creative solution. Sad state of affairs. But creative.

 

[Freebrd]

Nothing new, Part 135. No more than 10 seats. Sucka! :nuts:

 

[BuzzSaw]

It is amazing what some people will do to get out the rules.

 

[Raoul Duke]

This is a great idea. I flew the 1900 single pilot prior to the 135/121 switch. Loved flying it alone.

 

[Nevets]

This is a great idea. I flew the 1900 single pilot prior to the 135/121 switch. Loved flying it alone.

I don't think the D model is single pilot certified? Also, it's been a long time since I flew part 135, but wouldn't that operation require two pilots anyway?

 

[wms]

Still requires two pilots, because it's 135 the FO doesn't need 1500 hours. There may be more of these types of operations popping up in the future.

 

[35off]

mark my words

Lets take this one step further. I bet these scumbags start a trend. remember the FO pay to play at the old silver? I imagine the management at Great Lakes is going to charge these desperate 250-1500 hr guys to build their hours. A regional airline dream.

 

[IslandDriver]

Why use a 1900? Use a PC12 or C208. One pilot....no problem