Brilliantly said, 'nuff said.

 

ENDERS!! Geez, I almost forgot about that one! What a whitewash job that was!

Excellent rant, Tony C. Complete and concise.

I was just called yesterday and offered a draft trip. I'm a commuter so they must be getting short since they rarely call me for draft; I think the last time was over two years ago. BTW, I said no.

 

I agree, LIDO isn't a contract issue. And not doing your required training events could get you in some serious doo-doo. Not doing LIDO is akin to not doing your CBT, or going to RGS, or showing up for your sim.

I know change can be hard, but suck it up!!!!

 

I just wish you were my FO. Are you serious? The whole system is meant to get rid of the Jepps kit. Who does that benefit more. Them or us? We have more guys out on Workmens Comp right now from these things. Quit looking for ways to screw the company and just do your job.

 

Thanks for the eloquent response to my own rambling.

BTW I did the LIDO stuff right away anyway (minimal effort involved--helps us as much/more than them), I don't fly a bit of extra time anymore (guilty until the Enders cover-up slapped some sense into me), I refuse to sell back vacation (my family and my health appreciate that), and my standing bid also has the left seat of the 737 at the top and bottom.

Another two cents' worth...?
All facets of the contract and the ongoing negotiations are about conducting business. I have done and will continue to do my job 100% ... professionally, to the best of my ability and IAW "the golden rule." If only my employer would acknowledge my efforts/contributions by finally 'doing business' with me (via my Negotiating Committee). Is that too much to ask from "One of the Top __ Companies to Work For?" And how long ago did they scrap their own PSP philosophy? (Another rhetorical question, I know.)

FedEx is a great company doing incredibly well financially.

They can easily afford ALL of our openers -- without question.

OK ... done preaching a bit, now back to my place in the choir!

 

How do you change what's under your screen name from "New Hire" to "On Reserve" to "Line Holder" to "Gets Weekends Off" etc. etc.?

Mine went from "New Hire" to "On Reserve" without any input from me (and I picked the "Line Holder" for the caption below the picture).

I'm confused (and I'm neither a new hire or a reserve guy). What gives here? Any help would be appreciated....

 

It is a function of your total posts. It changes again at 25 total posts, at which time you will also be allowed to use the PM feature.

 

Ahhh. . well said. . yes . .you are

Confused. .that is. . on another forum to which I belong, you start out as 'Plebe' and progress through Ensign . .. CDR . . to Fleet Admiral (it is more fun to post there ) . .and it is all based upon the same criterion they use here. The 'number of posts' an individual can wrack up.

Keep on writing . .pretty soon you can 'get weekends off' . .sort of like 'seniority', eh? Pretty sure there is a LINK around someplace that will take you to the 'rules of engagement' page

 

Do 100% of your LIDO CBT.

Fly 100% of your BLG.

Use 100% of your vacation.

Enjoy 100% of your days off.

Take 0% draft

Sell 0% of your vacation.

Give 100% of your buddies who do otherwise a hard time for being idiots.

 

100%? I know a bunch running at 30-60%.