Originally Posted by
Huck
I think outsourcing isn't likely. FDX pilots will be based in the FDA's, regardless.
I also think that renegotiation isn't likely. The money is what it is.
So in my humble opinion:
1. Vote NO: STV's not a threat, cost the FDA pilots $2600 / month,
2. Vote YES: STV's are a threat, give the FDA pilots $2600 / month.
So the issue is this: are STV's such a danger that we should deprive over a hundred pilots $2600 a month?
For the record I will gladly bid one month every six in either HKG or CDG. I've got 4 kids so even coach tickets are going to make this a losing proposition for the company. Add 31 nights in a $200/night hotel and my per diem, and I just don't see this as that big a threat. I think heads would roll if flight ops spent that kind of money due to poor planning.
Huck, I think it is $2700 a month
The LOA says "The pilot shall be entitled to Company paid lodging in accommodations of quality similar to that of the local contract hotels". That raises a big question mark!!
Also, the LOA does not address transportation to and from said "layover like" hotel while on STV. So all that extra per diem was just spent on transportation! Is it worth it now? And can I come visit all six of you in your closet of a hotel room? That would be worth the trip!!!!