Originally Posted by Machaca

Consider 117 as the true limit that can't be exceeded. I've been extended by one leg one time on reserve. Typically, we would only have a problem on the LAS/IWA or SFB/PIE reposition flights they do. And they do that now...even the union recognizes that our system has almost no ability to allow widespread use of this issue

401k...you contribute up to 5%, company matches 200%, also a safe haven plan, so, as I understand it, they keep kicking in, even after our max, as that money is returned Q1 of the next year and they true it up

Company and union have to agree on new software and companies are already shopping their stuff. Given the robust language regarding line holders, they'll need much better than merlot to make it work, tho Trent Porter seems to hold the inaccurate impression that the solver would still be viable

Definition should be addressed in the MOU, but from the company's standpoint, positive contact is an actual phone conversation vs a voicemail. Voicemail is ONLY for a delayed departure. How people are unable to show some responsibility for their own schedule is insane.


I'm curious what people consider "good" work rules, nobody has broken this out yet...I see every other pilot group whining about theirs, but no real concrete example of what an ideal would. Except for the expectation of working 8 days a month and being paid 400k to do it.