Originally Posted by
USMCFDX
Pilot SMEs?? The only pilot SME I have been impressed with was KB on retirement and he was pushed out.
KB was not pushed out. He left. He has had several opportunities and has chosen his path.
Some SME's are just the person willing to tackle the issue, others are experts. Agreed that needs to change. Get involved and volunteer.
The company pays for experts. I agree its time we do the same, but Pilots must be involved. Our quality of life and pay systems are very complex. I doubt you can find a negotiator that understands bidding for seats, training, vacation, lines, Our pay rates and the reasons behind them, 117, jumpseats, scope, healthcare, FAA medicals, RSA, DSA, Cash over the cap, etc. Pilots must be involved.
With all this said, What is ALPA saying on your behalf? None of us can say. Why, because they don't know yet either and openers can be passed 1 May this year. Nervous yet?