Who is going to take the Qs?

[AEROSQUADRON69]

If you're talking about the SAPA Forums post, Jerry personally told me one thing and four days later the EXACT opposite happened (AirTran).

The fact that we refused 50 seat pay for the Q is irrelevant. If he wants them, they will be here and we'll fly them for whatever he wants to pay -- just like the 700s.

DITTO! No choice about anything at OO wants. Management will say if you don't like it, there's the door.

 

[amcnd]

If SkyWest is interested, they've already prepared the program and have it approved. I remember the first incarnation of the ExpressJet purchase, the E145 program was already approved and in place prior to the offer. No one knew anything about it until the announcement was made.

I have been hearing for months that our MX department has been sending people to Q400 school. Most people thought it was about Horizon...maybe not.

One thing I know for sure is that what ever happens with the Colgan/Mesaba contracts and aircraft, the executives of all interested airlines have known about all of this for a long time and are prepared. Perhaps even longer than Menke has been at the helm of Pinnacle.

Wrong...The EMB145 program was never approved.. Did they start it?.. Yes. But it only got about 3 weeks in until they pulled the plug, and the 2 "guys" went back online..

As far as Q stuff. 1 year ago... yes, the Q was getting some attention at OO, not so much now these days....

 

[EngineOut]

Wrong...The EMB145 program was never approved.. Did they start it?.. Yes. But it only got about 3 weeks in until they pulled the plug, and the 2 "guys" went back online..

As far as Q stuff. 1 year ago... yes, the Q was getting some attention at OO, not so much now these days....

I stand corrected. Thank you.

 

[squall line]

Mesa has a Dash program already in place....

 

[SYX328]

For the -100/-300

 

[squall line]

For the -100/-300

Soooo, same type with differences training correct? I must be missing your point. It's one thing for an airline to add a new type of aircraft to a certificate vs a plane requiring basic difference training.

 

[Airscrew]

I farted in a Q400 captain's chair today.

 

[PGTB]

Mesa has a Dash program already in place....

Finally someone mentions the sleeper.

 

[Kaman]

The fly in the ointment is going to be the clause in our JCBA about the pilots and their contract going with airplanes. I don't think this is going to happen, because the bank is going to repo the airplanes and they will be leased to the "new" operator. Colgan pilots will be offered "preferential interviews and start at 1st year pay...

 

[Simon Says]

I farted in a Q400 captain's chair today.

HEHEHEHE, next time shart in the chair and then wipe some undesireables under the seat.

 

[Grinder10]

I'm not entirely convinced that the Q's will be flown by another regional. Transferring flying is not the same as transferring airplanes.

 

[Erlanger]

Skywest is definitely not getting the "Qs". They're going to RAH for sure.

 

[AEROSQUADRON69]

Any idea when the operator will be announced?

OO could be interested now that there will be more than 30 aircraft available. But, I doubt it.

Last look.....

 

[sniper]

United says they are going to an Existing United Express carrier. Commutair, republic, Mesa, Skywest, TSA?

Mesa....look at their cost....Same pay 200 and Qs

 

[Knob]

whatever carrier is willing to pay United to fly them!

 

[Captainzero1]

How does this work. Colgan can' t make money and someone else is going to fly q's and make money how.

 

[AMT_842]

By being cheaper.


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[jetflier]

Delta Mainline, new scope proposal !!

 

[russtgol]

Skywest is definitely not getting the "Qs". They're going to RAH for sure.

Skywest has a mx program in place..They have been working on it for some time..

 

[McNugent]

You guys are like vultures circling a carcass. It's very unfortunate what's happening to Colgan and I for one hope they get to keep the Q's. Anyone flying those planes other than Colgan pilots will be benefiting from the loss of our fellow pilots. Good luck to the Colgan pilots, I hope something works out for you guys and you get to keep those planes and jobs.