Originally Posted by
SteelHorseFlyer
You mean you actually want to talk about the subject the thread was started about?
SACRILEGE!
No.
For starters, the transition agreement or bridge agreement is something SWAPA and Southwest management will work out. ATALPA has very little input on that process.
For the SLI, our Merger Committee is just getting up to speed with our attorney and starting to formulate strategy. SWAPA had 30 days notice (that has been verified, btw), our MEC had 30 minutes notice, blatant contract violation that requires 3 days advance notice. Typical Airtran management disregard of our union or the pilots.
Airtran MEC is concentrating on contract negotiations, that has the front burner, the SLI has taken a back burner. Nothing will happen quickly.
If you can show the lack of notice caused financial harm you could have quite a grievance. There are several ways it could have a impact financially. I hope your MEC files.
On the subject of the type rating who cares. There is nothing for SWA to handle. If you get a 717 bid they will train you on the aircraft just the same as any other training.
There is also little relevance to pilots required to hold a 737 type to go to work for SWA. I believe there training program has just as many sims as any other airline. Many flying positions require you be typed in the aircraft. The overall cost is peanuts and simply not relevant in getting a job.