Originally Posted by
PilotFrog
What are the feelings on the new LOA 31 that got passed? Will this mean people are going to buddy bid with LCA again?
Seems like a win win for all though kinda stinks for the new hires. Most new hires I know stayed on the same jet for 12 months unless MD'd by things the COMPANY did. I know a couple who went from ER to domestic 76, but that is very little training.
Its a win. 12 months if fairly standard in the industry. Some have two years. The other quid is minimal flying after IOE waiting for TOE, which is actually good for those that are going to sit for some time.
The gains are huge and will cost more than the quids.
Also, I want to note that not just the Negotiator's Note pad was published, but so was the actual LOA language. It was posted simultaneously on the DALPA site. That is a step in the correct direction.