Originally Posted by
intrepidcv11
United Continental Pilots Split on Training Simulators - WSJ.com
Gotta tip my hat to the fine leaders in Willis Tower for making the new combined airline look stellar over the last few days. FYI United guys a few years ago I heard Fred Abbott exalt with satisfaction the following: "We've already cut the training dept as much as we can." Obviously TK is just a new block of wood for him to whack.
intrepid,
Obviously, the mgmt of UCH wants to have one standard of training. A "standard" that I believe is substandard. That is my opinion as a former UAL pilot.
Nonetheless, they want a cheaper answer that satisfies the FAA and, as well, handles the lowest common denominator.....CALs training facility. That is not to say that CAL training isn't good. I'll let a CAL pilot comment.
I'm just saying that the lowest level of training is the target for the "standard" to achieve the many requirements of the company goal of SOC.
For all out there. Those "synergies" that pilot's thought were their leverage can be achieved on many different levels. The company is still pushing to get them. Training to one standard, with standardized FMs, FOMs, etc., as well as standardized training saves the company millions while you train via CBT.
The concept of a "split" pilot group is NO different than the old companies dealing with pilots that are only qual'd on aircraft x or y.
They'll leave you split because it is their desire. They do have a plan and it doesn't include your best interests......especially if you're a UAL legacy.
My 2 cents.