Originally Posted by
traveler
As an outsider, I have no idea how management is not abiding by the LOA. What is an LOA?
What do you mean by they are constantly changing the rules? Why is it a minefield for new airline pilots? What would make an airline not a minefield?
And, anyone have any idea if there are strings attached to the bonus or training?
LOA: Letter of Agreement. Its a slight ammendment to the CBA. The latest LOA was brought about because the company wanted it. So, the union negotiated with the company for the changes (LOA), presented it to the pilots for ratification, it passed. Now, the company is selectively choosing what aspects of the LOA they want to abide by. Its insane.
Horizon is getting very creative with how they are scheduling pilots. For example, they are abusing the fact that newly qualified FO's only make a reduced amount of credit until the month following completion of IOE. This basically means you are working for free!
Another one is encouraging pilots to accept extended assignments, regardless of how fatiguing it may be. It is hard to stand up to crew scheduling and refuse an assignment due to fatigue! Especially as a new hire.
Do you really want to come to work for a struggling company that is severely inderstaffed, canceling flights, and most likely will be parking aircraft due to inability to staff them? Im not sure why anyone woukd waste thier time by coming here at this point. Have you even read the other threads on here about Horizon?
You should apply to Skywest. Its a much better place to work.