AA Guys being stubborn with j/s
03-25-2014 | 11:44 AM
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Reading that email I don't think the senior pilots are making any choice. They obviously want a seniority system where as the other 75% (+/-) of pilots on property would want a reservation system. A res system is a great way to go, hopefully management running the show will stick with that (sounds like they are leaning toward it). I would assume it's management's choice on how the implementation is going to happen (yes/no?), not the top xx% of the pilots. It was after all management who decided the new boarding priority levels, sticking all non wholly owned carriers below mainline buddy passes even on their own aircraft.
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03-25-2014 | 01:49 PM
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Senior guys selling out the junior guys has always been the M.O at AA.
I know I am one of many that supports the USAir j/s system and not just because I'm relatively junior, but rather b/c it's closer to industry standard.
I know I am one of many that supports the USAir j/s system and not just because I'm relatively junior, but rather b/c it's closer to industry standard.
03-25-2014 | 02:49 PM
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What is considered senior at AA? At US, anything after the first half of '85 really isn't that senior. After '86, your junior. At least in the left seat of the small bus or 75. The "senior" AA guys might want to be careful what they wish for
03-26-2014 | 06:23 AM
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No one said (officially) that any decision has been made. Our jumpseat committee put out an update that stated they had met a fair amount of resistance from senior AA pilots who felt that a seniority-based system suits them better than a reservations system.
The reservation system is a win-win for everybody and is the most fair. It takes away 95% of the stress of commuting because you know you have the seat.
The reservation system is a win-win for everybody and is the most fair. It takes away 95% of the stress of commuting because you know you have the seat.
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