Originally Posted by
Gunfighter
The OE release is a staffing concession we allowed the company to have. By releasing the FO, we are providing additional pilots for WS and GS flying. Releasing the FO on OE trips is a job killer. If the original FO was on the original trip, they would have to hire more to cover the schedule. The FOs who sit at home vs WS or GS are saving the company money by reducing lodging, per diem and fuel burn with a lighter airplane. Make not mistake about it, the company benefits from releasing the FO on OE trips.
Getting paid to stay home with zero obligation to the company is a "concession?" Righhhht.
I am sure that the collective pilot group is constantly bombarding their reps with "demands" to get rid of this "onerous concesssion"...all in the interest of unity and a desire to create jobs for young guys right out of college hoping for the dream seniority number at a mainline.
I'm not sure which is worse--that you honestly believe it or you just put it out their for kicks and giggle (I pick option two).