Originally Posted by
viperdriver
If they furlough they have 727SO's to replace (130?). Filled by excessed 11-200-727 FO's. Instead of filling the 727SO seat they would bid excess to ANC for the move package. Excessing ANC FO's.
And what happens when the Boeing goes away? Another excess and another move package back to ANC or wherever you choose to move about the country.
Probably why the VIPS server is busy as the computer is trying to figure this one out.
Do you get a move package if you bid to relieve? That's how a 727 FO would end up in ANC.
Don't believe for a minute the excess bid would be so large as to force 727 FOs up to ANC against their will.
Keep in mind a furlough does not have to be 300. It could be 100. And with a corresponding reduction in 727 flying.
What will happen when the 727 goes away? Probably a vacancy bid. I've heard about those. I think people move up instead of down. Novel concept.