Originally Posted by Sink r8

T, you sort of have to be looking for a loophole, in order to extrapolate that his main point was that ALPA would fail to represent. Bottom line, sailing was saying this wouldn't become an issue. I'm starting to think he's right. If there is a conflict, and some over-agressive ACS person writes a pilot up, I think the company will not let it get out of hand. If they don't, then ALPA better be all over it.

I was thinking further about this after talking to a rep, and realized I don't really have a strategy for them to react upfront. The company is emphasizing that pilots have an impact. I agree with that. They're telling ACS we will perform these gatehouse duties, in a beautifully tailored uniform, and I agree we'll do it to the extent it fits our plans. If in the application of this projection of pilot coolness, they get ahead of themselves, then we'll need to act.

I'm not sure I want us anticipating a problem on the PA's, but I'd like to see more assistance on the costs of uniforms.

What if there are a few issues, and a new memo reminds ACS that the PA's will occur if the Captain feels it appropriate in light of his/her other duties? That sentence alone would have made the memo perfect, but it can come in the form of a clean-up if needed.