Originally Posted by
Zman81
Absolutely we all should want those things to make this place better 100%. But I feel and what I hear is alot of the angst is from upgrade times and slow seniority progression. That effects QOL issues which effects captain upgrade pay, holiday bidding, days worked, being on reserve etc. A contract will NOT fix those items only movement and retirements can which we unfortunately do not have here at this time.
I agree growth and retirement is the only way to effect upgrade, but QOL is not solely based on upgrade. Look at all the reassignments and JAs. Why is there so much weekend and holiday flying? Almost 50% of lines fly on Christmas Day. I find that insane. All the shifting of pilots out west to be trained for ETOPS only to have return rights as soon as new hires come on line. 20% reserves because "pilot sick calls" all because the company can't do math. There is just so much absurdity it's astounding. This company has seemingly lost its mind. Maybe it happened a long time ago and COVID is shining a brighter light on it.
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