Originally Posted by
Hou757
I've heard most of the stuff is ready. Just pending FAA approval. That came from the training center last year.
Not according to this..
27 August 2018
In order to dispel the many rumors circulating on social media, your NC wants to stress that we have not considered, and will never consider, accepting any type of "low-ball" offer in exchange for promises of aircraft or other deals. The NC does not feel that the latest company offer was a "low-ball" offer, as it was very close to what we wanted, and they are planning to meet with management negotiators again all this week to continue to work toward a deal with a structure acceptable to the MEC and, ultimately, the pilot group. While we are working out final details of the financial framework, we will also begin to iron out the work rule improvements that we want to achieve in Contract 2018 so that our agreed-upon aggressive bargaining timeline can continue.
Management had informed the NC that they wanted an indication by the end of last week that a TA could be reached and ratified in a timely manner so that they would feel comfortable moving forward with the process of placing E175s on our operating certificate.
The certification process is lengthy and expensive and we agree it needs to begin as early as possible so that delivery of aircraft can begin on schedule in April 2019. Rest assured that your union leadership has heard your concerns and is seeking the market-rate financial package you have all asked for on a timeline that will allow us to bring E175s on property.
We will continue to provide updates as we progress.