Guys.. I NEVER said 'go in early.. stay late..."
I myself will not go in early, nor will I stay late. Last time, I got mine during a delay. Big deal.
And to comment on ThePengiun328-
If we are in between trips, we are still getting paid via trip/duty rig. Not to mention PerDiem. FSB's are getting paid..
So, in that case, is it ok to swap out your IPad?
How about all those guys who have had to swap out IPads that broke over the past few years.. aghast! They did that for free?!
As I mentioned on another Forum..
I expect that Todd Insler, the entire MEC/LEC & Committee Chairs will NOT being getting their IPads until they are compensated for their time.
Then again, that should really help with company/union relations especially since we are supposedly trying to do an expedited negotiations.
As for 89Pistons-
This week the company will begin offering optional iPad upgrades. The new iPad should be a more stable platform with a longer battery life, however the current upgrade process is lengthy and done on an unpaid volunteer basis.
The MEC is working with the company to improve the process and ensure pilots can accomplish the upgrade as simply as possible. As professionals, we do not "work for free" and both ALPA and Flight Ops agree the upgrade process is strictly done at a pilot's convenience. At this time, there is no requirement to upgrade your iPad, and we do not recommend attempting to do so by coming in early prior to a trip. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact your LEC officers.
Nothing different than what I've stated before. Not required by the company (optional).. no one EVER said go in early or stay late. No where does it say DO NOT UPGRADE.
But I love the 'We do not work for free" line..
Yes we do. We are paid from brake release to door open. We are not paid from when we show up to work UNLESS you believe that M5D, and trip/duty rig means we are paid when we show up to work.
In that case, since we are paid when we show up, going in and doing an IPad swap is during our paid time. Which is it?
Always interesting to see where individuals are willing to draw the line. Just a matter of opinion, really.
Any Delta/FedEx guys (& gals) want to chime in on how you do/did your EFB pick ups or swaps...
How about some of the other carriers?
Thanks
Motch
pS> Maybe we need something in our next contract that states that in the event of an IPad swap, we get :30 mins of pay/duty. Keep in mind, we are NOT paid for Drug tests, just :15 mins of extra duty. That may or may not matter based on your trip.