Originally Posted by
IDIOTPILOT
I strongly recommend you check the Scheduling Flexibility MOU of the TPA. It's not talked about now to focus on the JCBA but it's in the mix.
This is absolutely true...and I hope that all AS/VX pilots would too. It is very late to not know that we have a set timeline in place for negotiations.
TPA Negotiations -> Scheduling Flexibility Negotiations -> PBS Negotiations
Also, there needs to be a very clear understanding how the 2018/2019/2020 pairings would continue to change negatively as the company continues to implement Q400/E175/B737/Airbus across the new route system. Whatever scope language that comes from the TPA will be aligned through pairing construction. Those pairings will NOT look like what AS/VX publishes and operates today. PBS is the keys to that kingdom...and it needs to be well stated and understood that just as Kirby stated in the video, staying flexible and competitive is the company priority going forward, not creating a bunch of commutable or high credit pairings.
From the pilots perspective, the TPA process is essentially done: its on to arbitration. Stay unified, stay informed, and let the Negotiators do the talking for us. However, don't let yourself miss the opportunity to look forward at what's next...you can bet management is.