Originally Posted by
SlipKid
I wouldn't hang my hat on the CBA being finalized soon OR getting anywhere near parity with the real majors. For the first time since the last Weaks administration, we have a BOD that won't bend over for the company and send us yet another company WIN, sold as a pilot "WIN".
But......
Nearly 40% of your co workers voted to ratify a blatantly concessionary TA, just a few short months ago.
They are STILL out there. Need proof? Count the flag ties next time you go to work...........
To the OP......
The opportunities at DAL and the other majors are going to be unbelievable for the foreseeable future. At SW, not so much. You will work your a$$ off at SW compared to any other major.
Given the choice, I'd move to a DAL domicile and enjoy a major airline pilot career vs. that of a (better paid) regional.
It's getting so bad here that we have guys bailing like rats off a sinking ship.
Heck, there's rumor of a 16 year Captain that is getting his stuff together to bolt.
If I was 15 years younger, I'd give serious thought to putting some apps out..... The commuter pilot schedule gets old after a few decades.
The previous vote doesn't matter any longer. It failed and that's that! It is now up to the NC and SWAPA to decide "WHEN" TA2 is acceptable to put out for a vote. This is negotiation 101.
The Company will try to negotiate with the pilots but JW and his group are smarter than that. Airline labor TA's, when presented the second time around, have over a 90% pass rate regardless of the changes (good, bad or indifferent). That is why it is incumbent on the NC to not put any TA out until they believe it is worthy.