Originally Posted by
AtlCSIP
The thing that amazes me is how many guys are sold an SmartPref, yet have never actually seen it run a full bid solution. Those of us who like Flightline actually like it because we have seen it work and like the way it works, at least compared to what we came from. It isn't that we aren't willing to look at a different option, we just are remiss to give up what we have for a stack of unknowns, which is currently what SmartPref is for the ASA side. Show us what it does. Don't tell us....show us. Run a bid solution with it so we can compare.
I think they are just in panic mode now that there is real pressure to get the contract done. I have several issues with Flightline and Smart Pref does have potential, but the snake oil sales pitch has got to stop. If it's a good program, it will prove itself. If the XJT guys really are sold on it, why don't they create an MOU and change their bidding system now?
It's also funny how history keeps being revised. The ASA union research team asked for specific work rule modifications, but the Smart Pref team said it was too much and now some guys on here are claiming we were trying to recreate Prefbid. Then the Smart Pref rep send out his letter, basically telling the ASA MEC they were unprofessional and closing the door to further discussions.
Funny to me when the ASA guys say 'prove it' the response is 'you're not willing to listen'.