Originally Posted by
Ftrooppilot
Actual "begin operations" have been shifting for months.
Compass began actual operations on May 2nd. They operate two round trips a day on the CRJ between IAD and MSP. They are using the callsign "Canadair 601XJ" currently since they don't yet have an ICAO approved callsign.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/N601XJ
Has any pilot been hired (notified in writing) or is everyone in a "pool ?"
They have hired pilots for the CRJ. I believe the first class contained about 6-8 line pilots. With the exception of those pilots and management/training pilots, there are no other line pilots on the property right now. The first EMB-175 classes will be held in June.
Will the ERJs be assigned to NWA not Compass? Will these high time applicants be offered employment at NWA under a different pay scale? Will the requirement for a ALPA one pilot Mesaba/Compass pilot group disappear ?
Lots of food for thought !
Both Compass and NWA Mainline are slated to receive Embraer aircraft (IIRC 175's at Compass and 190's at NWA, but don't hold me to that). There is a ratio of aircraft that will go to each company based upon previously ratified side letters of agreement between NWA MEC and management. Pilots flying at Compass will fly for there until either hired off the street at NWA or they become eligible for the flow through (2 years as CA).
At that point, (under the current agreement) they will be eligible to be placed as a new hire at NWA, with seniority and pay established from that period in accordance with the CBA in effect at NWA.