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Old 07-30-2010 | 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Dised101
I hate to be a pessimist, but we got four aircraft, and virtually no recalls so far this year.

In the road show powerpoint presentation, I believe the number of crew that the company wanted to get to with increased efficiencies was 6.47 per seat/per aircraft. So we are looking at a total of about 13 crew per aircraft, if the company utilizes efficiencies as they hope.

13 x 32 aircraft (by Sept 2010) = 416 (below current numbers already on property)

13 x 34 aircraft (by Feb 2011) = 442 (below current numbers already on property)

13 x 35 aircraft (by early 2011) = 455 (the current number on property)

13 x 37 aircraft (by the end of 2011) = 481

We still have 509 on the seniority list. That still leaves almost 30 on the furlough list at the end of 2011.

I am not trying to ruin anyone's day...but I am tired of the false hope. Do I think they are going to utilize all these efficiencies? No....But I also think management will try to get as close to that 13 (crew per aircraft) number as possible, as quickly as possible.

I am still on that furlough list. When that call comes..it comes. I am tired of getting wrapped up in the hype.
There is one major flaw in your calculation. You should be looking at ACTIVE pilots, not the # on the seniority list. If you take away the mgmt, medical leave, personal leave pilots we have way less than 442 on property now. This also assumes the company is able to realize ALL the efficiencies they believe to be in the new TA. Reality is it will probably not be all they think it is.

Another MAJOR unknown is what affect the lack of 150% for OT will have on the number of trips picked up. If this backfires on the company it could negate all the efficiencies in the new CBA. Time will tell I guess.

Good luck! I hope to see you on line soon....I think I will.