Originally Posted by
pilotchute
The employer has to supply a letter supporting the E3 application. No letter means no application.
Bingo. There are more than a few ways for them to circumvent renewals without much trouble at all. More so, I'd have a guess that few to zero pilots will have the time, money or resources to fight it even if they had some slight avenue to do so. One must remember, E3 pilots were and are employed to fill a gap in pilot employment that US regionals are, and now to a drastically lesser degree is experiencing. Once the gap is closed, that will be the end of the show I'd dare say.
Just have to hope for some good will towards the employees from the employers when the time comes for the people who wish to remain here to renew. But with all things aviation and economy related, who knows what will happen.
Enjoy the ride and make the most of it while you can is my view!