Originally Posted by BigHitterLlama (Post 2829269)

This is interesting - can you elaborate?

Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF (Post 2829015)

To try to get the thread back on topic....

It makes sense to me for someone in management to say they want a contact before amendable date.

I’m sure they are cognizant of Ed saying “no contract this year” + the anti-union/ buy an Xbox situation going on right now = bad optics for the company...especially if we don’t get a contact and the NMB gets involved.

Originally Posted by cornbeef007 (Post 2829223)

I guess it depends on personal philosophy. I tend to lean towards your outlook on the Captain/First Officer relationship. Some guys need that superiority and level of accomplishment in order to feel personal gratification. You don’t and neither do I but some guys require that. Captains and First Officers are just cogs in the system, each cog has a purpose.

It’s similar to the relationship between being a pilot and being a “Delta pilot”. “Through these doors walk the best pilots in the world” is the banner in the JFK crew room....compared to who, Qantas? Don’t get me wrong, Delta is my dream job but we aren’t even close.

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 2829280)

I agree with you. Ed's comment could imply the company is not bargaining in good faith. I don't believe the company wants a deal before the amendable date. I think this is more in response to our chairman's update. Don't read too much into these letters. They don't mean much in the big picture.

Originally Posted by GuardPolice (Post 2829268)

That’s what the list says, but when he flies, which is rare, it’s as an A and the company requires him to fly with a LCA (so I’ve heard). That’s all about liability supposedly. The company knows the optics of the situation should he be operating a flight that bent metal.


GP

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 2829274)

Monthy print out to all CPO offices.

Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 2829280)

I agree with you. Ed's comment could imply the company is not bargaining in good faith. I don't believe the company wants a deal before the amendable date. I think this is more in response to our chairman's update. Don't read too much into these letters. They don't mean much in the big picture.

Originally Posted by gzsg (Post 2829364)

I disagree. Delta is printing money and American, United, Alaska and Southwest are a labor nightmare.

Simply smart business to wrap up C2019 on time.

Time will tell.

Originally Posted by DALMD88FO (Post 2829346)

Wonder why his management picture on the pilot lounge wall, in JFK at least, has him in an FO uniform. I also wonder what the purpose is for him to fly as a Captain so far out of seniority.

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 2829274)

Monthy print out to all CPO offices.