StrykerB21

"We expect to see approximately 10 upgrade awards..."

The hedging language in that statement gives me serious doubts about its accuracy.

Fleron270

Might be a way to slow down FO resignations. Cheaper than increasing the second retention bonus.

WhistlePig

Maybe 10 ... Not a chance

schmohawk

Do the math and you'll see that there are upgradeszzzzzzzz coming

lukeh99

I'm a new hire starting training in a few weeks. I've heard nothing but good things about AW (very excited to get started) and didn't even know there were contract negotiations until this thread.

Can anyone here give a rundown of the current state of things? How long have negotiations been taking place? What are the main points of contention? From the limited info I have seen (rigs, block or better, vacation, etc.) I thought the current contract was pretty solid. Obviously hourly pay is a major issue at every regional, but are there big issues with the contract besides hourly pay?

Also, what's the deal with upgrades? I gather there haven't been upgrades in a while but it doesn't seem possible to put upgrades off forever. Is the company short captains? Do you think the predicted 18-24 month upgrade is not realistic? Just trying to get a feel for what to expect moving forward.

Thank you

billyho

I think most people research a company before taking a job there.

DarkSideMoon

Sometimes it's hard to tell what's just sour disgruntled employees and what're legitimate grievances.

lukeh99

I agree with you 100% I actually did a lot of research and have talked to former pilots. This thread is the first I've seen with recent discussion about the contract. Is there a place that has better info than this forum?

lukeh99

This says it best ^^^

TheWeatherman

Dude, I've followed this thread for months and still really don't have any clue what you guys are talking about. So it is nice to get a synopsis every once in a while. Unfortunately, this forum is about the only place you can get the ground truth. The only other sources out there is the company hire page which is all peaches and roses.