Originally Posted by
Vegaspilot
Highest pay rate of the ULCC doesn't mean much without solid work rules to back those rates up. I've said since day one that work rules are the most important part with pay rates a distant second. I don't expect 4 days off after every set of trips (would have been nice sure), but I was hoping for 3 and expecting no less than 2. The single days off provision really is unacceptable. Suppose you get 16 days off (stop laughing it happens to people once in a great while here)...the company only has to attach 6 of those days together leaving you the potential for 10 single days off. Seriously?? How is anyone ok with that? I know junior pilots at other airlines getting more days off and NO SINGLES. While that's my biggest issue with the TA, I have a few others as well. We are going to have to live with this for the next 5-8 years most likely, so think hard and read every word to make sure you're ok with EVERYTHING in there and not just blinded by the pay rates.
Make no mistake, you are gambling with real money so it should mean something. I don't think anyone is going to be ok with EVERYTHING and that doesn't mean they are blinded by pay rates. It means they can do math. The NC has said as much and they are the ones who are in the best position to judge the room. There are gains to be had by continuing at the table but the cost is getting pretty steep. That's why this TA was signed. It comes down to what you are willing to invest for improvements, if any, that are yet to be determined. It's real life "Let's make a deal."