Originally Posted by
Anderson
I never pick up open time with guys on furlough. But for me that's more about solidarity with the pilot group than a belief that the company will be forced to recall pilots.
I've noticed that, even after all furloughs are back, there are more than a few guys who still have a residual, irrational opposition to overtime. They somehow think that picking up trips help the company to the detriment of the pilots. Its just too ingrained in their heads.
I can't believe how many throw out the baby with the bathwater. I believe it all depends on the reason someone picks it up. At my company, very often to get the schedule I want I have to drop and then pick up. While I have not had to do this with guys on furlough I would do the same thing with guys on furlough. With that said, with the loss of pension a lot of guys are scrambling to make up what we lost over the last 10 years (two paycuts, no pension, etc.). Almost all the guys I fly with have 20+ years and are barely holding left seat narrow body. Most of us (me including a 4 year furlough) need to make up for what was lost. I am still paying off my furlough bills (and I don't have a boat, sold the home during furlough to pay bills - no, it wasn't a mansion and still live a very modest lifestyle).
"Let those who live in a glass house throw the first stone".