Originally Posted by
Vertisch
No. Youre still based one place, youre just qualified to fly all three variants.
Originally Posted by
ross9238
Maybe I'll get a response on this thread so here goes:
I am confused how this works (dual qual) when you have a base specifically to one equipment. Does this mean that an ATL CR7 pilot can have a trip that originates out of DTW on their line or even have a trip originate out of IAD/DFW on the 200 in the same month?
In theory yes. But you can bet your butt when they are short you will be conveniently based where ever the heck they want. Sort of like commuting positive space paid.
The two problems I see with dual qual is:
A.) when you dead head you are paid on the cheapest rate. Min days are also usually paid as the lowest rate too. I would imagine on reserve if you do not touch an airplane, such as on Ready Reserve but you are paid for an assignment it will also be paid at the lowest rate too. That in itself is a concession.
B.) You are part of a union. Meaning you must BARGAIN for things. As stupid as it is, it's part of the negotiation process. So if the company wants it, there must be a trade for something to benefit you as part of the union. It stands as leverage when you hold that non-dual qualified in your hands. Once you give that up, you pretty much have nothing left to bargain with.
One thing some may not realize: with dual qual you are paid a base rate, then an overide for any 700/900 flying. But your vacation time, sick time, training is all at base (50 seat) pay. So anyone who is currently flying 700/900 will get a heck of a pay cut when you factor in all of the additional credits, as well as having to fly 50 seat trips.
This is not necessarily true. As the poster above said, it depends on what is negotiated for in the contract. For example, at LXJT, only those junior pilots awarded the 135 would get paid the 135 rate (5 captains per 135), except when they actually flew the 145, then they would get paid the 145 rate. Those who hold the 145 get paid the 145 rate regardless of which aircraft they actually fly, or if its sick pay, training pay, vacation pay, reserve, ready reserve, drug test, etc.