Originally Posted by
Lifeisgood
Gents,
Lets not ask for increasing any hours in any way. 75 hours for reserve sounds good, but let’s not give any ideas that we can work more. Big part of deterioration of our profession is that pilots everywhere have to fly more to make ends meet and run companies understaffed. Too many people are overworked and half depressed.
I think we should ask for 60 hour line guarantee and 65 hour reserve pay with doubling our hourly rates.
Not to forget the main point of any new contract: RULES and more important than rates.
Be real. doubling of payrates ain't gonna happen. Call it managing expectations if you want.. but it ain't gonna happen. 60 hour reserve guarantee is nice for featherbedding of jobs.. but... really? Pilots fly more, because they can. Now that everyone has tasted 100 hours/month.. that is the new norm. It will be portrayed as a pay cut by some on here.. already has... So... if you reinstitute a monthly cap, then you might be onto something, but good luck with THAT..