Originally Posted by Mesabah (Post 1557353)

That's because DAL/NWA had similar career expectations. If you merger with say Alaska, it will come unglued. ....

Originally Posted by Scoop (Post 1557304)

Guys,

I live in CA and am LAX based and have used this. It is amazingly easy. First I would give the CPO a heads up, and then all you do is call scheduling, tell then you are using your sick leave but it is for your wife/kid etc IAW your states family leave law.

No questions asked. My case was was before the new verification policy so not sure if they would want verification or not, but that would normally be pretty easy for these issues.

Note - Depending on your state, there may or may not be a lifetime limit on how much sick leave you can use in this manner.

Scoop

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1557280)

I can't wait to see what comes of the AWA-UsAir-AA merger!! :eek:

Originally Posted by Big E 757 (Post 1557099)

I just spent 20 minutes over on the AMR/LLC thread titled "Judge Silver Ruled". I will never get that 20 minutes of my life back but I would just like to say..."I love you guys...and girls".

I know the merger didn't work out so well for some, personally I stayed right where I was in % seniority but have slid backwards in my seat due to synergies, as most probably have.

I am so grateful to be a part of this pilot group!!! You guys and girls are the finest professionals I have ever known.

Ok, I'm done now. Thank you for your time.

Erik

Originally Posted by Scoop (Post 1557304)

Guys,

I live in CA and am LAX based and have used this. It is amazingly easy. First I would give the CPO a heads up, and then all you do is call scheduling, tell then you are using your sick leave but it is for your wife/kid etc IAW your states family leave law.

No questions asked. My case was was before the new verification policy so not sure if they would want verification or not, but that would normally be pretty easy for these issues.

Note - Depending on your state, there may or may not be a lifetime limit on how much sick leave you can use in this manner.

Scoop

Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver (Post 1557356)

Have had several experiences with this. Jim in scheduling is the supervisor who audits the rotations for the RR pay. If the RR pay doesn't "stick" after the rotation is closed, it's because Jim audited it and took it away. In that case, I would highly recommend you call him. He's a really nice guy. Bottom line, our contract says anything beyond the company's control lets them out of having to give you RR pay. The criteria that Jim seems to use is whether or not there was another way they could have gotten you home... i.e. deadheaded you home that night instead of having you layover into your off day. If there was a flight they could have gotten you home on, my experience has been that Jim will put the RR pay back on.

I've even had this happen where I got rerouted into a day off and the RR pay didn't get put on my time card, even temporarily. There was a flight that they could have used to deadhead me home that night, so I called Jim, explained my rationale, and he gave me the RR pay.

Originally Posted by buzzpat (Post 1557437)

Hear, hear! I agree completely and am so happy we got out in front while the rest of the industry dithers. Bring on the profit sharing!

Originally Posted by MK14 Mod 0 (Post 1557499)

Anyone have a wag for profit sharing on what to multiply our FLT ADV + FLT PAY by? I thought someone posted a figure last month but I can't find the thread.

Originally Posted by Bucking Bar (Post 1557519)

Going from memory ....

12-31-13 Paycheck (FLT PAY + FLTADV)*.083