Originally Posted by
TonyC
Why don't you tell everyone about the INVIOLATE 5 days off per month (in no more than 2 blocks) and the ability to work carryover in this month or next, your choice?
I found the Flex schedule to be VERY agreeable, and believe that most Flexes have better control over their schedules than line pilots. There is no question that the more junior Flexes have FAR more control over their schedule as Instructors than as line pilots.
This complaint erodes your credibility.
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You speak out of both sides of your face, White Man. First, you agree with the assertion Flexes are disauded from going to the line for months (8 I believe you said), while at the same time you said that losing 3 fly days on the schedule in a quarter won't have any impact? Only if you stay around thee school house for more than three months without going to the line. There might be a few who do this, but not a lot where I am. What it is and what it was are apparently different. Imagine that!
Also, your argument about the choice Miami deal being better than the same Flex stuck in Mempho. Hey, your LAX hotel STBY is waaay better than my Mempho A reserve, so you should work 15 days, too... What a bunch of baloney (or bologna if you prefer).
Your continued contention that the actions of those who quit was 'childish' is so far off base as to require a reply. Nice job trying to put words into these peoples mouths and denegrate their decisions with such ridiculous insinuations as they were whining, pouty, draft whors. Actually, they were among those who had the MOST credibility based on their flying experience. They simply didn't feel that a concessionary (for Flexes) Section 11 and the insulting follow-on briefings from MGT indicated any respect or value for their extra effort. No "We really showed them" was intended, however you view it... They just made a personal decision based on how they felt their contributions were valued. I'll pass on to everyone else to check with you prior to quitting to make sure their PERSONAL decisions pass your muster.
Oh, I almost forgot. "Did they turn in their ALPA pins, too?" Ha ha ha ha ha ahaaaaa.... You really have that sharp James Carville propaganda machine turned on 'High', don't you? I, too, see Section 11 for what it is and am unhappy about the fact that we decided ANY concessions from the previous contract were acceptable. Doesn't make me an anti-Unionist. As a matter of fact, I've served on several Union committees and have done more than my fair share. Nice job trying to paint with the broadest of brushes.
It kills me you feel my credibility is eroded because I see it differently than you... I guess I'd better go kill myself now. Or would that be too childish?