Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
kahfmi,
Read Flying the Line, George Hopkins explains it all. National Labor Board Decision 83 is the basis for being paid 'by the hour' from a formula derived from speed and weight. This is pretty basic ALPA and industry stuff you should know.
Duty rigs came long after Decision 83 in 1936. ALPA and all the contracts since have been founded on this decision.
GF
GF I just finished FATE IS THE HUNTER. Thanks for the suggestion, it is a great book. If there is a pilot on these forums that has not read it, highly recommended. FLYING THE LINE is next.
The pay still blows regardless of the explanation.
SP35