Originally Posted by
nludy
This is assuming a rapid vaccine is developed. This virus could be with us for a very very long time which will drastically change our way of life.
Actually, while this stupid thing WILL be around for a long time, that actually isn't all that bad.
They are already seeing that many people had it back in Jan, Feb and especially in Mar. So there is a greater population that is now CoVid19 Antibodies carrying. (the 1st appointment for my plasma donation is May 24! Seems many people have had it and are now donating!... both great news but also, hmmmmm)
So as time moves on, more people will have it and recover. Most at home but those who do end up in the hospital will have a much better chance since they now know some things that work a little, and what doesn't seem to work.
The longer time goes on, the more of the 'herd immunity' that takes place.
Originally Posted by
dumpcheck
Agreed. It’s about cutting costs quickly to buy the company time. International will not recover as quickly as domestic, and it makes no sense to pay WB pilots and NB captains to sit idle. The reason for this bump is to lower the monthly guaranteed pay of as many pilots as possible while no work exists. One could even argue it is management’s version of trying to mitigate furloughs by saving cash now to keep more pilots on the payroll (in a NB FO pool) in hopes that demand will recover. Yes, management will manipulate the process; this is why we must defend our contract vigorously.
That was something I though too.. though, for me it's a difference of roughly $700 a month IF (not When) it happens.
Tonight it was brought up about when your new pay begins. Was stated.. June OR when you begin IOE... the latter!
So now I'm thinking how many people can they train between June and Oct to warrant the pay savings?
And mind you, for some pilots.. there is no savings! They go from one widebody over to the next.
Then you have those guys who are getting bumped from a Left seat to a right seat.. but again, I wonder.. do any of them have vacation in the summer? Will they get trained before the recovery starts to show any cost savings?
I would really like to hear an honest assessment of just how many can be trained in a month. And I mean, from day one till IOE starts? For all fleets, for all seats. I realize it probably varies a bit.. but ballpark. I would think it would take a few months.
Also, it was mentioned that if someone goes to training but a junior pilot still hasn't, you are still pay protected. SO, again.. where are the savings?
Side note- we have some very junior pilots in the right seat of the Widebodies AND have 2-3 yr pilots in the left seat of the narrowbodies. I would bet that they go to training first. But.. are they also furlough cannon fodder? But wouldn't the training from Guppy Capt back to guppy FO be a short course? So there COULD be some savings there...but again are they also furlough fodder? And if so, why would the company train them? hmmmm
Things don't add up.
Originally Posted by
ugleeual
It doesn’t cost the company anything to furlough everyone still on probation on 10/1... in addition it only costs 1/2 month furlough pay for those with less than 2 years on property... and only 1 month furlough pay up to 3 years. Best case I’m thinking 1,000-1,500 on 10/1... worst case 30-35%.
they could save a lot of money not carrying extra NB FOs... and if demand picks up sooner it’s easy to recall and have them do a quick recall back in the same NB they left. If demand worse they can furlough more.
Hardest thing to do is admit when you might be wrong. After seeing how management is handling this.. I fear that I may be wrong about 0 Zero furloughs. I TRULY hope it is zero.. 0! But now I believe they will look at the first yr pilots and start with them.. and then look at everyone else hired in 2019. I wonder how many that is, but I imagine it's over 1000.
I am fearful they will do this to prove a point.. and also as a token to the other work groups who may be taking furloughs or pay hits.
Then again, there is always a caveat. Either the economy picks up a little faster or the Government comes out with C2, which is very possible right before an election. Hell, maybe both?!
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Guys & Gals, this sucks for EVERYONE. Even pilots not getting displaced are looking at being on reserve? Everyone is going to be taking a pay hit.. EVERYONE. As someone who was on the furlough list back at CAL in 08/09 I feel the pain of uncertainty for our Junior pilots. And while it might not mean a lot.. I know I and many others will think of ways to help you out.
ALSO- Keep in mind... nothing is set in stone yet! We still have a few months I believe (based on what was said this evening) and I truly believe that things are trending upwards.
Lastly.. for anyone who listened to the Town Hall- is it me or did anyone else feel they were watching the movie Catch 22 at some points?!
Please-
Stay Healthy, Stay Safe and Stay Strong. Both you and your families.
For those lucky enough to be flying-
I'll add..
Fly Safe, Fly Professionally and Fly the Contract!
Always
Motch
PS) Banned from the UAL Pilots FaceBook Group today (for a week!).. LOL! Guess two pilots sparring and then joking and talking about drinking bier at some point upset some snowflake~
I'm on a roll this year.
Banned from one Forum, penalty box in others, CoVid19 and now I'm officially non qual'd and on the displacement list!
HA
Oh, and my wedding for May 16 is postponed.. till May 16.. 2021! LOL
And it's only May 5th
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