Originally Posted by
captainv
Our pilot group could put a stop to a lot of it by getting to know the CBA: you don't need a backup flight, ever; hold the company to CBA-compliant hotels or travel, and use the relief granted in the CBA when they don't; and WRITE IT UP when they try something funny. The union can't fight what it doesn't know about.
+1
Originally Posted by
captainv
Personally, I would love it if you guys all told HR you'd like to wait for the next 767 class. Yes, it pays less, but you'll see continual seniority advancement and the commute to CVG is much less of a hardship, depending on where you live.
I was based CVG, typically flew in 1-day prior to all patterns and got home on the last day of my pattern. I am now at JFK, very junior, and typically travel on patterned work days, NOT X days (scheduled days off). Schedules change a lot. So YMMV. I personally intend to avoid ANC if at all possible.
Great post V. Spot-on. Do your homework and take an honest look at how this place compares to your other options.