Originally Posted by
Cloud5urfer
If any if you speak with a P2P rep (make sure they're someone who actually listens to the calls) you should get the message that the MEC, "WILL NOT ACCEPT BELOW MARKET RATE." We as a pilot group have made this clear as our goal, and that is what the MEC and NC are working towards.
On a separate note, we are deficient in many areas that need significant improvement, but the Cadillac provisions we do have don't seem to be acknowledged.
Examples:
1: Delta also has a check in policy. They actually have to be in their crew room, 1 hr prior to departure, and use a computer to check-in. We were very far removed from market conditions (in our favor) with just being allowed to show up at the gate. JetCrew is still a much more convenient tool than having to show up and sign into a computer like Delta.
2: Our reserve rules are very strong once you've been assigned a trip. Our reserve assignment process is garbage, but once you're assigned a trip you're treated like a line holder. At Delta, on reserve they can do whatever they want with you. If you're called out for an IROP and then it cancels, you're back on reserve that day for another trip. Here, you're done for the day.
At Mesa we just showed up at the gate. It wasn't an issue. Big boy rules for airline professionals. Electronic check in will absolutely not change a thing for flight delays. By the time they realize you aren't checked in (with the 10 minute buffer), go through the process of calling and locating you, it is no different than the old policy of just showing up. I don't care what Delta's policy is with regards to signing in. Theirs is retarded too. I've never in my career seen a plane late due to a crewmember being late, and in the rare event it happens, the check in policy wouldn't have prevented or mitigated it. One time at Mesa I showed up to the airport, realized my ID was at my house, called crew scheduling, told them I was there but had to run back to my house and to let the CA know I'd be there 10-15 prior to push. They said thanks for the heads up, I showed up, we pushed early. No late on my record, no harm, no foul. No call from the chief pilot, no email, no carpet dance. Mesa, of all places, has this check in and big boy rules down better than JetBlue.