Originally Posted by
PMeyer
Was this before or after they asked you to get a $5000 CRJ course, to probably fly an ATR, despite having jet time?
Keep your head down? Have you no pride, maybe "stay low profile" fits this situation better? The OP has a little more experience than the normal new hire at ASA. I wouldn't think that guaranteeing something just to get him in the door is too far fetched of an idea. Either way, cooperate and graduate. Rocking the boat isn't the best thing to do when you are new, but it isn't his fault that ASA made a mistake.
@CitationDrvr, USA Jet would never do this to you, in fact, they recently made first year pay from day 1, vs a lesser some of money per week, retroactive to employees who were nearly 4 weeks into training! However, at USA Jet you will not fly as much as you would at a regional, and be on the pager.
I agree with your post, and I'm all for keeping the company honest, but he hasn't even started training and he is making waves????? Again, the CBA governs the compensation of all pilots, including new hires. Until he flies his first revenue flight for the company, he is not covered by the Railway Act and can be terminated without cause. I'm not trying to defend the company at all....just trying to give a new 121 pilot good advice when standing toe - to - toe with the company.