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Bill Lumberg 07-18-2012 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by filejw (Post 1231701)
Don't know about 330 or 777 but 747 A & B both have lots of extras in category . Some days up to 40 guys on res for 3 departures . Think they will just let the early out thin things down to normal.

Some of that is due to the capacity reduction and some of that is due to planes getting AVOD and pax seat mods. I don't think Delta has actually "parked" any of the original planes. Someday they will go back to normal ops.

Bucking Bar 07-18-2012 08:40 AM

Hoser,

Actually, we pilots are supposed to self disclose some of the behaviors and events you mention. I do not know if non union Skywest has anything like a HIMS (Human Intervention Motivational Study) program, but it is a great program. It is a legit question. As union members we have a non punitive safe harbor if heaven forbid something happens which requires assistance. Do non union carriers enjoy such non punitive self disclosure?

If I stated it in an inflammatory way, I apologize. Just venting frustration over the situation. Nobody likes to see things like this happen.

Surprise 07-18-2012 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1231735)
Hoser,

Actually, we pilots are supposed to self disclose some of the behaviors and events you mention. I do not know if non union Skywest has anything like a HIMS (Human Intervention Motivational Study) program, but it is a great program. It is a legit question. As union members we have a non punitive safe harbor if heaven forbid something happens which requires assistance. Do non union carriers enjoy such non punitive self disclosure?

If I stated it in an inflammatory way, I apologize. Just venting frustration over the situation. Nobody likes to see things like this happen.

Yes, non union SkyWest has a HIMS program. It would be hard to believe that the individual involved in this incident did not know about it. I don't think it mattered.

I know you might like to think that our non union status is the root of all evil, but I think it has nothing to do with this case. This guy didn't kill his girlfriend and then himself in spectacular fashion because he was concerned about disclosing his feelings at work.

Bucking Bar 07-18-2012 10:03 AM

Surprise,

Since I made everyone angry with that post, I will ask that the mods remove it and change my screen name to:

"Bland Bowl of Thin Lukewarm Oatmeal who can't Possibly Offend Anyone, no matter how much they like being offended."*

* Credit to the race organizers of the Miami Lemons race after complaints came in to their "Cuba Del Norte'" race went unappreciated by Miami residents.

acl65pilot 07-18-2012 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by filejw (Post 1231701)
Don't know about 330 or 777 but 747 A & B both have lots of extras in category . Some days up to 40 guys on res for 3 departures . Think they will just let the early out thin things down to normal.

With three 744's going through the cabin mods at the same time, of course the are. All of that will be done by the end of the year.

Sink r8 07-18-2012 10:11 AM


Originally Posted by tsquare (Post 1231669)
I disagree with all your assertions, but the point is moot since most guys like it if somebody.. even if a precious few are making $300,000/year. In our case, it has always been, and will always be just that.. very few. I'll betcha a cold beer that we will NEVER buy another 747. Never. (You can bring mine to my retirement party) That is why I am thankful that the 777 pays the same, because we WILL buy more of them.

But I am tired of the discussion, so I will be happy to say that I will agree with you to just disagree and let it go at that. And I thank you for your perception that I am not in int for myself, but looking at it for the group as a whole..

OK, fair enough. I'm having a cold one right now, and I'll agree about the 747.

As for LBP, I inderstand your perspective, and am fine with a healthy difference of opinions.

Nasdrovye! (sp)!

Purple Drank 07-18-2012 10:15 AM

Wow, they sandblasted the "Delta" off of that Sky West jet pretty quickly.

[insert comment about out-of-compliance DCI markings here]

grasshopper 07-18-2012 12:39 PM

[QUOTE=Bucking Bar;1231770]Surprise,

Since I made everyone angry with that post, I will ask that the mods remove it and change my screen name to:

"Bland Bowl of Thin Lukewarm Oatmeal who can't Possibly Offend Anyone, no matter how much they like being offended."*

QUOTE]

Well...you could still be BB:D

I like it...rolls off the tongue.

Boomer 07-18-2012 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by hoserpilot (Post 1231726)
If you were CEO how would you find that needle in a haystack?

Now we're finding needles in the haystacks? What is this industry coming to?!? :eek:

iceman49 07-18-2012 12:42 PM


Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1231493)

Hopefully they will get preferential hiring.


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