Originally Posted by
Deathray
He also said we need to be ready to quickly react when the market comes back and that certain work groups had unique training requirements that other work groups didn’t. I don’t think he wants to cede anything to other airlines while retraining recalled pilots. There will be pilot furloughs, but not as deep as first thought. Other work groups might cut pretty deep. Hold the line. Protect the UPA.
Yep, he got some inside info, which may include the age 68 rule change on October 1st. Just ask Tony Baloney.
Then again, he prolly thinks the SWA mgt. are a bunch of nit-wits, with the early out program announced today.
Extended time off:
55 tfp/mo for up to 5 years
Early retirement/separation:
67 tfp/mo for any eligible pilot 55 and over for up to 5 years.
company paid medical until age 65 for those over 55. (Edit, for up to 5 years max)
our monthly guarantee is 87-89/month.
$192k/year to retire early....wish I was a few years older!