Emma,

I would tune out the F9 guys in this thread. They just love to jump at a chance to badmouth IBT and will always dislike them - no matter what they do. Their opinions of IBT has absolutely nothing to do with your question. Historically, when an agreement is reached after a strike, it includes a stipulation to give any 'fired' probationary pilots their jobs back with no penalty.

I strongly feel our union does very little to look out for the junior pilots on the list, however I don't think for a moment an agreement would be reached that would leave probationary pilots on the street. I really wouldn't sweat it. Besides, I doubt we will actually get the chance to walk, and if we do, it would be for a matter of hours. Supposedly, Delta has threatened our fixed-fee flying contract if the company cancels even one flight due to labor unrest. I don't see our management, as incompetent as they are, allowing our Delta contract to be in jeopardy over this. It would hurt their pocketbooks too much.

Cheers,

SR