So this was one of the things that I wanted as a consequence of 14 days off for reserves - more staffing.

If this system pumpkins pilots after 15 days of use, then they'll have to have a lot more pilots on staff.

Good stuff.

 

Couldn't help but notice........................

 

They are confusing you for a VX Capt that had a last name of Cordova. I'm pretty sure he's already retired.

 

You can bid 6 on 2 off. Then aggressive pick up +/- a day to really maximize your time at home. You are not bidding reserve lines. PBS will build you a reserve line that you have a say in. Once the language comes out I’m pretty sure this will be the most robust scheduling system around.

 

I was initially a NO. Did not like the Compensation package, or better put, was underwhelmed. Thought Retro could be higher and Vac credit higher as well. Absolutely HATE the ANC/FAI all nighter carveout. Wish there was a WOCL override. But I said since the beginning my yes/no vote will be determined from section 25. After diving into this, listening to the podcasts and talking to my Rep, there's a lot of great things in here. The PBS system just to start will be industry leading. I came from Atlantic Southeast, the PBS system there was unbelievable, and Industry leading. This PBS system will be very similar if not the same (vacation low means you'll be able to turn 7 days of vacation into 3 weeks. or pick up time and make $$ your choice). Still like to hear pilots on here gaming it out, giving me scenarios to think about regarding RSV and BBH situations. But I'm with many on here who said HELL NO at first, but at second glance is very good. Quality of life language isn't exciting, you have to read and discern and apply. Not like pay rates anyways, those always bounce out at you. Spirit is a great example, they pour the bulk of their pot of money into QOL, I love their QOL piece, but their pay rates comparatively aren't exciting. I would much rather have a higher QOL, WITH AN OPPORTUNITY to make more money IF I CHOOSE TO. I think this system will allow that, looking forward to the road shows to determine my final decision.

 

So…. AS pilots will happily vote for a contract that literally merely reduces their paycut due to inflation as opposed to getting pay raises. In 2022. When the pilot shortage is what it is. When AS is literally raising rates to reach and match the starting pay at a regional airline.

You guys are a living example of a battered spouse syndrome. Really awful to watch a pilot group show such low self esteem.

 

Retro is the only reason anyone is still saying they are a No vote. They cannot come to terms with the fact they are not getting as much as they thought and are upset someone junior is getting more than they should. Example given to me.....someone that was on year two pay should only get about 17-19k on a full retro based off of 75 hours each month. However, they are going to receive somewhere around 22k-25k with the current setup. If this is true, then they need to ask themselves if it's worth saying no because someone junior to them receives a few extra thousand back than they think they should. Pretty petty in my opinion, but thats just my opinion and other people really seem to care about that little piece compared to the remainer of the TA

 

The rates offered are the highest in the Industry right now, I think for narrowbody, correct me if I'm wrong? Take any mediator in the Country, put them down to mediate and there's no way we would be released with what's offered. NOt saying it would come to that, but that would be whats reasonable. REASONABLE. Yes, I understand Horizon got a gargantuan raise, but all their peers Envoy (all AA feeder carriers), SkyWest, Mesa were already at or around $220, Horizon was brought in line. We're first up to bat so to speak, it will bring up the first round, hopefully everyone else around will make gains above where we are. I'm still 50/50 until I get more information, Section 25 looks really good to me.

 

You must be forgetting that here at Alaska we are just a regional airline flying 737s with big improvements to section 25 (scheduling). With this TA we will be the highest paid regional with rates above the majors until they go above and we snap up with them. Until any of them come out with a TA, it's all speculation any way

 

I think a lot of the anger from this pilot group, myself included, isn't a direct result of the lower than expected retro, TOS pay, or whatever short comings felt from the initial look at what's coming. Anger and disappointment in how the company has continued to conduct itself is continuing to fuel this fire. Scope alone could have been handed to us years ago. A prior to TA pay bump could have been an olive branch. This company is still negotiating. Our MEC and NC has done an amazing job, they're up against a giant who's job is to save money. A tiger can't change its spots. Our union asked that we conduct ourselves as ladies and gentlemen throughout this process. I believe we most certainly have. I can't say the same thing about our fearless leaders. Stock buybacks and larger C suite bonuses will be coming once this passes. There's plenty of meat left on the bone.