Virtual Base in MCO
04-05-2018, 05:46 PM
#31
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Given the fact that the company said Boston would be first and now Orlando is the base, it proves that they don’t even think this will work, also for the person that said wouldn’t a permanent mco base also take away flying from the northern bases? Yes it would but if the company wants an Orlando base and if that supports their network better they should open one.
04-05-2018, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Dustycrophopper
Given the fact that the company said Boston would be first and now Orlando is the base, it proves that they don’t even think this will work, also for the person that said wouldn’t a permanent mco base also take away flying from the northern bases? Yes it would but if the company wants an Orlando base and if that supports their network better they should open one.
04-05-2018, 06:29 PM
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C15 FAQs 16-05
November 22, 2016
Q. Will Virtual Bases decrease pilot staffing to minimum levels at those bases that are not yet at minimum levels? What impact will Virtual Bases have on the total number of pilots needed system wide? Will Virtual Bases make scheduling changes more difficult?
A. Virtual basing and TDY are projected to offset about 47 of the 73 jobs that will be created by the increases to vacation and CQ training pay. Neither of provisions are expected to have an impact on the numbers of pilots above the minimum staffing formula that the Company carries in various positions. As such, there should be no change to how readily a pilot can adjust his schedule today.
My comment: VB and TDY = 47 jobs.
November 22, 2016
Q. Will Virtual Bases decrease pilot staffing to minimum levels at those bases that are not yet at minimum levels? What impact will Virtual Bases have on the total number of pilots needed system wide? Will Virtual Bases make scheduling changes more difficult?
A. Virtual basing and TDY are projected to offset about 47 of the 73 jobs that will be created by the increases to vacation and CQ training pay. Neither of provisions are expected to have an impact on the numbers of pilots above the minimum staffing formula that the Company carries in various positions. As such, there should be no change to how readily a pilot can adjust his schedule today.
My comment: VB and TDY = 47 jobs.
04-05-2018, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by G4IND
MCO does not have more departures than CVG.....
I just pulled up the flights for tomorrow and MCO is showing 58 Delta departures and CVG shows 24. In my book 58 is a whole lot more than 24.
04-06-2018, 05:44 AM
#39
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I wrote my reps and told them I want VBs removed. Complaining here will do nothing to make it happen, I'd like to encourage everybody else here who agrees with me to do the same. I don't think I'm allowed to post their email addresses here or I'd do so (mods?). For those who want action and not words, login to the DALPA site here: https://www.alpa.org/dal
There are many ways to get the emails, easiest way is to click on "contact us" at the top of the screen, then click on your council, and you'll have the email addresses. As proven by our poor survey participation, the pilot group as a whole is apathetic at best. The group here is obviously more involved and (likely) informed. Take the 10 minutes to send an email and make your voice heard.
There are many ways to get the emails, easiest way is to click on "contact us" at the top of the screen, then click on your council, and you'll have the email addresses. As proven by our poor survey participation, the pilot group as a whole is apathetic at best. The group here is obviously more involved and (likely) informed. Take the 10 minutes to send an email and make your voice heard.
04-06-2018, 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SoFloFlyer
Excuse my ignorance since I’m not in the 121 world yet, but why are VB so bad? I have no idea what VBs entitles, but everyone seems to hate it.
I think it’s worth a try for a few bid periods. The union can still pull it down if we don’t like the results.
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