Originally Posted by
TheProfessionalPilot
LoL I'm sorry I guess I don't get the correlation between the two... is 9E some sort of coding thing or what? I'm so oblivious to this kind of stuff (go ahead, slay me, I'm a "corporate" guy). I apologize in advance
No need to apologize, I should have been more clear. All the airlines have two letter codes (Pinnacle=9E, Mesaba=XJ etc.)
Originally Posted by
TheProfessionalPilot
So if I got wrongly terminated and ALPA got me back in, would I be entitled to repay for the time i was unemployed? It's not so much a loyalty thing as it is my credit history!! LoL I run on thin ice every month and I'm making a HUGE sacrifice financially to get with Pinnacle which will make it even worse until I upgrade which hopefully happens REALLY soon. I wouldn't have any problems helping out any way I can but I can't live without money (even as small as it may be!). Thoughts?
I empathize with you. Living without money is one of the big reasons we are fighting so hard for a fair contract. As for your concerns about the uncertainty at Pinnacle I think HIREME said it very well:
Originally Posted by
HIREME
Pro Pilot..I've been here a little over 2 years. I will tell you that I like my job. The management has a different philosophy that is verbally pilot friendly but backed up with anti-pilot action such as completely circumventing labor agreements if it is convienient to them. Realize if you come here, we are about to take a strike authorization vote and relationships b/t management and labor is getting increasingly hostile, so there is a gamble if you come. Specifically, you could be on probation during a strike. The pilot group will stand by you, but it would not be a position I would want to be in...basically, if you have a choice and can make an informed decision, would you really want to throw yourself into this fight? Especially when Mesaba has the same bases, is growing, and is the new favored son of NW...I think you would get a reasonably quick upgrade there as well with the new planes comming on and PNCL still scheduled to lose 15 a/c to Mesaba. Hope this helps. PM me with any questions.