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How are things at Compass?
Hey Compass pilots: How are things going over there, now that the first months are behind you and some of the bugs as well? I'm not really looking for hiring type info, but more like state-of-the-company info. Any start up issues with the 175's? NW guys treating you well?
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I really don't have many complaints. There's been a few bugs. Many have been worked out and a few have not. Airplane seems reliable. I have not had any problems from NWA guys. I like CPS but then again I came from TSA.
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Originally Posted by Rightseat Ballast
(Post 372667)
NW guys treating you well?
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Originally Posted by Spooled
(Post 372680)
NW guys are more than thrilled to see the E175 taking their DC9 routes and doing it at $20/hr. REAL HAPPY.
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Originally Posted by Spooled
(Post 372680)
NW guys are more than thrilled to see the E175 taking their DC9 routes and doing it at $20/hr. REAL HAPPY.
NWA has better scope language than Delta. Hopefully some of it will end up in the new Delta CBA. |
I would like to add that Im sure alot of 9 drivers are not happy at all to see us and Compass flying alot of their routes. However, 99% of NWA pilots that I have dealt with have been nothing short of professional with me and more than accomodating in getting me to work or home. I even had one tell me that he agrees that the 9's need to be parked and that we should make more at XJ and CZ to fly the 76 seaters. I wish the best for those guys post merger and that they get their much deserved pay increases and improvements to their working conditions.
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Interview
I have an interview SCH for May any insight would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Spooled
(Post 372680)
NW guys are more than thrilled to see the E175 taking their DC9 routes and doing it at $20/hr. REAL HAPPY.
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Originally Posted by bohicagain
(Post 372927)
so far most of the pilots have had to endure 24 bucks first year pay for 5-6 months and then CA pay, isn't Pinnacle 2nd year FO pay 24 bucks?? with no end in sight?
Yea on a 8yr old contract. Don't pick a fight when PNCL was not even mentioned in any part of the initial thread or reply. On a professional level you are showing your Union feelings and knowledge base on the issue. Just leave it out of the thread. :rolleyes: You didn't see anyone come on here and drop the word "Flowthrough" or ask why compass was started, especially with the "no furlough" clause in the Delta/Northwest merger CBA and the 50+ -9's said to be parked. The mainline pilots will have seats regardless. On a positive I think the paintjob and the plane look very nice! |
higney,
I'm pretty sure bohicagain was ripping on the poster, not the company. I really hope this doesn't become a my overgrown RJ is better than yours thread. |
Originally Posted by Schwartz
(Post 373228)
higney,
I'm pretty sure bohicagain was ripping on the poster, not the company. I really hope this doesn't become a "my overgrown RJ operator is better than yours" thread. |
Originally Posted by Schwartz
(Post 373228)
higney,
I'm pretty sure bohicagain was ripping on the poster, not the company. I really hope this doesn't become a my overgrown RJ is better than yours thread. P.S. I used to be a Pinnacle FO who left because I could not afford to feed my family on 2nd and even 3rd year pay. I walked in several picketing events, but I fear that management will take forever until something is signed and I don't think you will get released for a possible strike. |
What's the projected hiring for compass in the next 12 months? With what times as requirements? Just shooting from the hip that is...
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Last I heard they are shooting for 360 pilots. Last class seniority numbers were around 230 I think. So they need at least another 130 pilots by the end of this year.
ATP mins are still the mins, though I have heard of people getting hired under that. |
Actually ATP mins for hiring are in the ALPA contract. The company hired a few under ATP mins, the union protested, and the company agreed to stick to the mins. Might make it hard to find enough pilots...maybe we could parlay the shortage into a LOA bringing up 1st yr pay or otherwise improving the contract :).
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A few Compass QOL questions... do you guys stay at the same hotels as NWA? Downtown locations?
What are the lines like? Trips? 4 days, day trips? What are the average days off for lineholders so far? When do you expect online trip trading to start? What % of captains do you think will stick around, and how many hope to flow up? How about mx? Contracted or in house? Thanks guys. |
I'll add one more:
Do you really need 1000ME to get an interview? Let 'em roll... |
Originally Posted by Flitestar
(Post 375802)
I'll add one more:
Do you really need 1000ME to get an interview? Let 'em roll... |
Originally Posted by nwa757
(Post 375770)
A few Compass QOL questions... do you guys stay at the same hotels as NWA? Downtown locations?
The hotels are different from what I've seen. Most of the hotels we stay at are nice but are isolated from civilization. What are the lines like? Trips? 4 days, day trips? What are the average days off for lineholders so far? Depends on the base, seat and staffing. Some months there is a good mix, other months not so much. Day trips go up to 19 days off. Reserve/Build up 11 days off. 13-14 days off is an average I'd say. When do you expect online trip trading to start? PBS is in testing phase now. Operational probably in a few months. Flica is in the works but it's not yet official. Hoping for Flica by EOY 2008. What % of captains do you think will stick around, and how many hope to flow up? Since nobody is hiring, I'd say everyone will be sticking around except for you typical attrition. How about mx? Contracted or in house? We have both. Most of the contracted MX guys are solely dedicated to CPS. I think we use the Embraer BNA for anything heavy. Thanks guys. I think CPS is a good place to be so long as the DAL/NW merger works out well. |
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