Originally Posted by
Salukipilot4590
[I have no idea what I'm talking about but this is an idea]
If they sent out 54 recall notices they'd only get about 15 yes responses...then they'd have to wait another two weeks and repeat the same action for another 39 guys....which they would get even less yes responses...and so on. It's been 2 years at a miniumum for the furloughed so maybe mgmt is thinking "well we know most people have moved on to better and brighter things....or are already flying for other airlines so we might as well ask everyone."
Also you noticed that the wording is pretty open ended as to how many guys might be needed. "We are also planning classes for Feb and March." Might mean they just want to know in case they indeed DO need more than 54 warm souls.
[/like I said, I have no idea whats going on but it's a thought]
Hey Bud, I agree somewhat...but
rumor is that there aren't as many deferrals as they thought. Many people, like myself found a job after their furlough...(luckily)...but that doesn't mean they don't want to get back to flying airplanes.
Food for thought: some guys 'flying at other airlines' had to resign their seniority number. I know waterskiers that went to Mesaba had to. These folks are not on the up to date seniority list that i saw....I believe about 130ish were on the furlough list including voluntary furlough guys.
In any case are you planning on staying at the Pear Tree or what?