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Old 01-09-2015, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by beau172 View Post
I'm looking to apply here shortly! Hopefully I can help out with the shortage haha. Do you think they may start giving out signing bonuses to help with recruitment?
A signing bonus is something the company can do without union involvement (I think) but I haven't heard of anything like that coming to fruition. The union would prefer contract improvements rather than a signing bonus though. That way everybody would benefit, rather than just new-hires.
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Old 01-09-2015, 05:42 PM
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401k match is a must in my book.
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Old 01-09-2015, 06:48 PM
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401k match is a must in my book.
I second this. As we negotiate this year, 401k matching needs to be high on the priority list.
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Old 01-10-2015, 05:15 AM
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I second this. As we negotiate this year, 401k matching needs to be high on the priority list.

By the time this contract reaches a TA we should all hopefully be moved on to greener pastures.

Or maybe it's just my experience working for an airline that dragged out negotiations for almost 10 years. Hell, look at RAH.
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Old 01-10-2015, 03:51 PM
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No one knows what the future holds. The path to greener pastures can disappear in the blink of an eye in this business. 401K match is an important benefit to sell to applicants that understand this. Finding the elusive golden unicorn is far from a sure thing.
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Old 01-10-2015, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by FishSammichNat View Post
No one knows what the future holds. The path to greener pastures can disappear in the blink of an eye in this business. 401K match is an important benefit to sell to applicants that understand this. Finding the elusive golden unicorn is far from a sure thing.
Agree to a certain extent. Almost all companies who match a certain percentage require you to complete at least 3 years from the point they starting matching your contributions. If you leave before that time the company gets their money back from your 401K. Again, I agree matching would be great but make sure we read the fine print. At some companies its 6 years. It would benefit those just starting and those planning to stay long term. Negotiate higher pay and quality of life before matching in my opinion.
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Old 01-10-2015, 04:40 PM
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5 years would be reasonable, considering 2 years as an FO and 2 as reserve captain. One year as a line holding captain gets the match.
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Old 01-10-2015, 07:16 PM
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Had to throw in my 2cents. Our on time does suck and could be improved, but currently we are still getting our buts kicked in other areas (MX, FO attrition, etc.). We can only wage one battle at a time. Personally I do not know of anybody who doesn't try to get caught back up when they are late. Especially if it is go home day.
Now for the time calling and being at the airplane on time, I think we do fairly well. I remember when we received recognition from the UAX management in IAD for how we handle turns and departures. I still have the good job memo we all got from the base chief at the time. We are in a rut as a whole and I do hope we come out of it soon. Perhaps these reasons are why mgmnt doesn't ride us.

Oh ya and the FAs that think they run the show: DRIVE ME NUTZ!
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Old 01-25-2015, 11:52 AM
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Just finished IOE, the Dash is a blast to fly!
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Old 01-25-2015, 02:56 PM
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Rocknry,
Congrats!

I am two days away from the systems test, then I have a little time off before sim. If anyone has questions, feel free to ask.
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