Originally Posted by
dvhighdrive88
At first I figured the recall would be quick and go senior, but now I'm beginning to wonder and here's why:
-The 209 above the most senior furloughee are probably pretty senior, some of them being widebody captains or FOs. I just don't see many, if only a few wanting to sit reserve on a 737.
-All the two timers I have talked to are very wary of hanging their cans out to dry for a third time with the economy seesawing like it is.
-Did I read the Recall FAQs right or must the military guys be released outright so they can come back and fly full time? Seems like they will have to bypass if unable...perhaps I don't understand that relationship fully.
I see the bypass ratio a little higher than previously thought. Perhaps 4-5 to 1? Any thoughts or corrections in flawed thinking.
Devil is always in the details.
The reasons and situations that prompted the senior furloughs could have changed for many. As to sitting 737 reserve at CAL, that is surely a CON but remember, those folks will return at their last UAL pay rate which is a PRO. If their personal situation changed, the offer could certainly be an option. If things didn't work out so well with the current economy and you got an offer, with health benefits, etc., to go to CAL (granted pulling guppy reserve) but making 767 Capt pay (albeit too low of a pay rate), you might opt for it. Just sayin.
I know the military affairs committee is looking at the issue as it relates to the USERRA laws. Some definite "gray areas" here from what I understand but far from an expert.
One kudo to the process with the approach that was adopted for the Guam issue. Have no idea what the process was to get to the current answer but it seems like a reasonable approach. Yeah, it'll be a hiring out of seniority in some respects to fill the Guam slots, but other than a little delay, those that want to go to CAL (but not Guam) will not have to worry about the Guam slot and get their seniority restored above a more junior furlough/new hire once they go active at CAL if I read it correctly.
I think your "guestimate" is probably a good one but only time will tell. Some are projecting 10:1 which may be a little high.
Frats,
Lee