Originally Posted by
Fly4hire
I don't think they can contractually (not without a LOA to include DALN pilots in the AE) or legally per FAR, due a AE ahead of SOC in anticipation of post SOC position awards. Even if we get the contractual OK, the FAR's may be sticking point.
Hm - I disagree. First - each side could have their own AEs after August, so the 747 can still be drawn down after then.
The FARs don't come into place here, IMHO - the AEs are only for scheduling training. Prior to SOC, the crews can't fly together, that's all. I can't see why they can still be trained to fly other aircraft.