Scores of F/O's like me received this letter:

"Dear [Prior recent Furloughed Spirit Pilot]:

"This is to inform you of an overpayment of $$$$ for Senior/Longevity adjustment due to the furlough period 9/4/2008 to 11/18/2008. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.

"Please be advised that due to this overpayment, a deduction will be made over the next five (5 or 7) pay periods, beginning on August 15th, 2009, each payment will be for the amount of $$$.

"If you have any questions regarding this overpayment, you may contact the Crew Payroll department via e-mail: [email protected], telephone: (877)xxx-xxxx ext. 8071 or by fax (800)xxx-xxxx.

"Thank you for your patience and assistance.

"Sincerely,

Crew Payroll Manager"


One more freaking grievance to be filed!


I'm on reserve... making about $1300 per paycheck and now for the next two and a half months they will deduct $340 dollars from every check, $680 per month....

That's a total salary of $1920 plus per-diem per month...

How the f&#! does Spirit expect F/O's that were recently recalled that drained all their reserves to pay bills and make a living?

From now on I'm doing extremely detailed pre-flights... maintenance will be onboard every single time.....