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probably..it was a weekly update from a few months ago. i'll give it a look
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Originally Posted by MrBojangles
(Post 1265429)
Also, while we are talking about past memos; I remember one a few months ago that said we would need 7000 pilots in the next decade and we were trying to figure out how we would train them all. Now in this memo that number has been reduced to 3500. What gives?
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Originally Posted by MrBojangles
(Post 1265429)
Also, while we are talking about past memos; I remember one a few months ago that said we would need 7000 pilots in the next decade and we were trying to figure out how we would train them all. Now in this memo that number has been reduced to 3500. What gives?
Easy, we're only going to hire pilots that wear size 2XL uniforms.:) |
Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 1265442)
Through 2023 we have over 5200 Age 65 retirements scheduled. Not sure where SD's #'s are coming from.
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Originally Posted by Columbia
(Post 1265418)
Nothing a few dollars can't fix. :rolleyes:
This group got played, once again. http://www.chuckbauer.com/wp-content.../hypnotize.jpg |
Originally Posted by Desperado
(Post 1265444)
Easy, we're only going to hire pilots that wear size 2XL uniforms.:)
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Found it! July 6, 2012 weekly update.
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In our efforts to continually improve, combined with the prospect of 7,000 new hires over the course of the next ten years and the number of pilots who are changing seats and aircraft, it was the right time to review our general policies and fleet specific procedures. |
Originally Posted by FmrFreightDog
(Post 1265404)
Well, see, there's the thing nobody wants to talk about. Of course there hasn't, but it's just too easy to point to the economy and completely ignore the staffing givebacks we gave away with a yes vote.
Since the vote, the economy hasn't changed, and network's grand plans haven't changed. The only thing that has changed is how much we are willing to let our system accumulators (reserves) flex up in the summer months. Since we, as a group, saw fit to provide relief in the only area the company ever feels pinched for staffing, we have nobody to blame but ourselves for the delay in hiring. Then again, it's much easier to blame the economy for delayed hiring than it is to admit to trading hiring and movement for a small pay bump and two years of COLA..... Hey, I have a terrific idea for the next contract. Lets sell more work rules and increase productivity more for a few more sweaty dollars. I have a feeling the promise of shiny widebody jets that are in the plan already anyway will do the trick. |
Originally Posted by johnso29
(Post 1265296)
Why? Because the company is smart enough to have audibles ready to call?
Overflying the hub means the hub is no longer viable. Less O&D traffic, less flights, less jobs for DL pilots. We essentially lose the 5th freedom rights we paid for, and get nothing in return except relegated to a bit player in the Pacific. I'll give you an example. Over the past few years, we've flown the 777, 747, and A330 from NRT to MNL. Even considered an extra section 757 before the tsunami. If we could make money flying from the mainland to the Phillipines, we'd be doing it now. We can't. What we CAN do is make money flying Tokyo to the Phillippines. If we get shut out of HND and they give the slots to the Japanese carriers or to UAL, then it's goodbye to that revenue and those jobs. Anybody on a DL ticket can connect on KAL if they need to get there, but otherwise, we won't fly it. THAT is why the statement about overflying NRT gives me the chills. |
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