Originally Posted by
samballs
Being that i have now been through bk already ill explain. For the company to furlough out of order they would have to go to the judge in the 1113 process and ask for that change. This does not happen overnight, they have to negotiate with union, etc. Only people that have said this are rumor makers on these boards. First thing eagle pilots need to do is realize those blue books we have are contracts, because so far I've been unimpressed how little people at eagle know about their contract.
The company will do things to get rumors going. First junior capts will be scared into a yes vote by the company saying we need to make these changes and if we do then u may hold onto your capt slot. Next they will lthreaten the senior guys by saying u have been here to long and you're the reason. And there they just got the yes votes they need. If not then they will impose a contract that is far worse if the judge allows them. they will but no company has done it to a pilot group yet.
The biggest thing eagle pilot need to do is learn they have a contract. Then realize that half the rumors they repeat don't make sense.
Did this on my phone, so all you spelling b hopefuls, F Off
All true...EXCEPT: AMR will have to do some fancy footwork justifying the increased training costs of ATR pilots transitioning to thet jets. Remember that the judge doesn't care about things like seniority which we live and die by.
The only thing the judge sees is the bottom line and $$$$. Furloughing current, qualified pilots on the jets only to be replaced by ATR pilots who will require long term training will be a tough sell. I'm not saying it isn't possible, just pointing out the unfair reality.