Originally Posted by
TheProfessionalPilot
LoL I'm not sure. I was on the phone for over 30 minutes trying to figure out where they want me next month.
Just for the record, I shouldn't be learning how the system works over this forum... why doesn't anyone with authority (mgmt) tell us how it works??? Then you dont have to expect and be disappointed.
Propilot,
The mentor program was never meant to be for street captains. It was designed for FOs that came to 9E with very low time. In order to qualify for the mentor program, you must have at least 1300 hours Pinnacle time and at least 1800 hours TT. Upon the successful completion of 100 hours of flight time with a mentor captain within 90 days, you are eligible for upgrade upon reaching 2000 hours TT. The only way you are going to be a "street" captain is if you come to 9E with more than 3500 TT in which case you will need to fly 100 hours as an FO and will then be eligible for upgrade.
This information is easily available from many sources including several pilots on this forum who generally provide balanced and accurate information. I mean no offense by this comment but many people need to do more research and be better informed before making important decisions.
As for your situation at 9E, I strongly suggest that you read the contract and the LOAs cover to cover. It is every 9E pilot's responsibility - probationary or not - to know and fly by our contract. If you do not know your contract intimately, the company will not hesitate to routinely violate you intimately.
It is your responsibility to learn how the system works and you should not expect nor trust management to teach you how to fly by the contract...
Reading your posts, I am concerned that you may not be aware of your contractual rights. I would encourage you to read our contract and then contact one of our union reps with any and all questions you may have.
Good luck to you.