Different Base pros and cons
01-03-2019 | 02:12 PM
#61
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Ive been trying out an LCR line for a bit now and it’s been disappointing. I don’t see how it would be good for a commuter since you generally get less than 24hrs at home between trips.
You also can’t pick up anything unless the trip is 4 days long or matches the footprint of your reserve schedule perfectly.
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You also can’t pick up anything unless the trip is 4 days long or matches the footprint of your reserve schedule perfectly.
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01-03-2019 | 04:37 PM
#62
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You could not have been more spot on about the differences between commuters (~80% of Airbus) and non-commuters (huge portion of Boeing). Good reserve rules, productive and commutable pairings, and straight cancellation pay instead of the nonsense we currently have would benefit EVERYONE. For all the people like this guy who are apparently content with the garbage rules we have now: Just because life is TOLERABLE with our current rules or sucks LESS because you live in base, doesn't mean you shouldn't be thinking about industry standard improvements that would benefit us ALL.
01-04-2019 | 06:45 AM
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The problem for reserve contract improvement language is the fact that the guys on reserve are:
1. Junior in both seats.
2. A minority of the pilot group.
As such the NC and MEC are more inclined to spend their "negotiating capital" on pay and work rules (scheduling, etc.) that benefit the majority of the pilot group. If your LEC reps can convince them to make reserve rules changes a priority then go for it.
However, since the advent of block representation, the small base F/Os pretty much lost their voice and vote at the MEC level.
1. Junior in both seats.
2. A minority of the pilot group.
As such the NC and MEC are more inclined to spend their "negotiating capital" on pay and work rules (scheduling, etc.) that benefit the majority of the pilot group. If your LEC reps can convince them to make reserve rules changes a priority then go for it.
However, since the advent of block representation, the small base F/Os pretty much lost their voice and vote at the MEC level.
01-04-2019 | 08:41 AM
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The problem for reserve contract improvement language is the fact that the guys on reserve are:
1. Junior in both seats.
2. A minority of the pilot group.
As such the NC and MEC are more inclined to spend their "negotiating capital" on pay and work rules (scheduling, etc.) that benefit the majority of the pilot group. If your LEC reps can convince them to make reserve rules changes a priority then go for it.
However, since the advent of block representation, the small base F/Os pretty much lost their voice and vote at the MEC level.
1. Junior in both seats.
2. A minority of the pilot group.
As such the NC and MEC are more inclined to spend their "negotiating capital" on pay and work rules (scheduling, etc.) that benefit the majority of the pilot group. If your LEC reps can convince them to make reserve rules changes a priority then go for it.
However, since the advent of block representation, the small base F/Os pretty much lost their voice and vote at the MEC level.
01-04-2019 | 08:43 AM
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The problem for reserve contract improvement language is the fact that the guys on reserve are:
1. Junior in both seats.
2. A minority of the pilot group.
As such the NC and MEC are more inclined to spend their "negotiating capital" on pay and work rules (scheduling, etc.) that benefit the majority of the pilot group. If your LEC reps can convince them to make reserve rules changes a priority then go for it.
However, since the advent of block representation, the small base F/Os pretty much lost their voice and vote at the MEC level.
1. Junior in both seats.
2. A minority of the pilot group.
As such the NC and MEC are more inclined to spend their "negotiating capital" on pay and work rules (scheduling, etc.) that benefit the majority of the pilot group. If your LEC reps can convince them to make reserve rules changes a priority then go for it.
However, since the advent of block representation, the small base F/Os pretty much lost their voice and vote at the MEC level.
01-04-2019 | 10:10 AM
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Then the question for the two of you is this:
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
01-04-2019 | 10:46 AM
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Then the question for the two of you is this:
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
01-04-2019 | 12:12 PM
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Then the question for the two of you is this:
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
01-04-2019 | 12:59 PM
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Then the question for the two of you is this:
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
As a line holding Captain or F/O are you willing to give up a pay increase, improved schedules or retirement improvements for better reserve language?
Its a question each individual has to answer for himself. When the Union sends a prenegotiation questionnaire, be sure and put better reserve rules as your priority.
I understand the Union sets it’s priorities based upon the pilot groups opinion based off polls etc.
A lot needs to be addressed obviously if AK wants to stay even fifth best at this rate.
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