Flight Ops Hears Us
04-06-2022 | 09:52 PM
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Flight Ops Hears Us
Just got the latest update to my inbox. Florida IROPS have been tough but we’ve out-performed our peers. We’ve reached out to flight ops with our concerns and what we’ve overwhelmingly said is “how can we help?”
Not “we’re going on 3 years without a contract.” Not “We’re getting shellacked by inflation and you’ve given raises to literally everyone but us.” Nope it’s “How can we help?”
The only call I’ve made to the company in the last month was to say “I’m fatigued.” Oh well Potato, Potado. At least they hear us.
Not “we’re going on 3 years without a contract.” Not “We’re getting shellacked by inflation and you’ve given raises to literally everyone but us.” Nope it’s “How can we help?”
The only call I’ve made to the company in the last month was to say “I’m fatigued.” Oh well Potato, Potado. At least they hear us.
04-07-2022 | 05:01 AM
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....right?
04-07-2022 | 05:13 AM
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Begs the question (from my feeble brain at least) of could a Central Florida pilot base potentially alleviate some of the constraints that exist and will only get worse in the Florida market: weather, limited hotel rooms, airspace? Is the primary driver of a base only number of departures?
04-07-2022 | 05:16 AM
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From: 7ER B...whatever that means.
That includes smart changes to rotation construction that allow for easy recovery, minimal disruptions to passengers, and keeping pilots on their scheduled rotations, right? Things like widening turn times for both crews and aircraft, keeping pilots, FA's, and aircraft together the whole day, having all overnights be >14 hrs to allow for adequate rest as well as flex when things inevitably go sideways so that one issue doesn't carry on through multiple days? All of this increases planned credit, but that's the cost of having a reliable schedule and happy crews, right?
....right?
....right?
Please remember the prime directives: no flight attendant union and no credit for pilots. Resistance is futile.
04-07-2022 | 05:17 AM
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04-07-2022 | 05:35 AM
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04-08-2022 | 03:49 AM
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Scheduled max duty days, airport sits/standby to get you there, extensions to get you back to base so you can get home. Minimal time without positive contact. More duty hours, same pay.
04-08-2022 | 03:50 AM
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Begs the question (from my feeble brain at least) of could a Central Florida pilot base potentially alleviate some of the constraints that exist and will only get worse in the Florida market: weather, limited hotel rooms, airspace? Is the primary driver of a base only number of departures?
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04-08-2022 | 04:54 AM
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Begs the question (from my feeble brain at least) of could a Central Florida pilot base potentially alleviate some of the constraints that exist and will only get worse in the Florida market: weather, limited hotel rooms, airspace? Is the primary driver of a base only number of departures?
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