Originally Posted by
Andy
The 10 year clock isn't based on bypassing, it's based on your date of furlough. I was furloughed 22 Apr 09; I have until 22 Apr 19 to be recalled.
Here's a copy/paste of Section 7-E (I bolded the important stuff):
A pilot furloughed due to reduction in force who returns to duty
as provided in Paragraph 7-D of this Section shall be allowed,
for seniority purposes, all time accrued prior to such furlough as
well as all time within the period of furlough. All furloughs shall
expire at the end of ten (10) years from the effective date of
such furloughs and any accrued seniority shall be forfeited;
provided, however, that there shall be no change in the relative
seniority position on the System Seniority List as the result of
any furloughs unless the pilot fails to exercise the privilege
provided for in Paragraph 7-D of this Section. Reinstatement
shall be subject to the furloughed pilot's passing a satisfactory
physical examination and to his possessing the airman's
certificate or certificates required for his pilot status at the time
of reinstatement. After reinstatement, pilots shall be required to
serve any unexpired portion of their probationary period.
Note that the current contract does not give longevity for pay or benefits. Delta's furlough section of their contract states:
5. "Longevity" means all time beginning at date of employment as a pilot, and
ending at termination of employment as a pilot, retirement as a pilot, or death.
Exception one: For purposes of vacation, sick leave and pass benefits, the
longevity of a pilot who transferred from another Company department will begin
on his most recent date of employment with the Company.
Exception two: Longevity (including vacation and sick leave) does not include
periods during which a pilot remains on furlough due to his decision to bypass
recall.
Exception three: On October 30, 2008, a former NWA pilot will receive longevity
credit as it existed at Northwest immediately prior to October 30, 2008 in
addition to longevity credit for any periods of furlough that occurred on or
after July 31, 1992 (excluding any
periods of furlough bypass).
I am corrected, I misunderstood. Thanks