Originally Posted by 10000 (Post 1630061)

I was thinking more that instructors would be leaving to get on the equipment while they can. They can elect to go where ever their seniority holds when leaving the training department, but after the fence falls they might not be senior enough to jump on.

Sounds like a large % might leave this summer which might be part of the reason to hire instructors now.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1629704)

I understand the contract 'costs' the company more- that cost debatable depending on how you value it, (including 401k, medical plan valuation, higher sick pay *if you can use it, etc.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1629704)

...my personal situation is such that working the same hours, no overtime (GS) during those years, on the same jet, no longevity raises, my W2 is still less than it was in 2011.

Originally Posted by 10000 (Post 1630061)

I was thinking more that instructors would be leaving to get on the equipment while they can. They can elect to go where ever their seniority holds when leaving the training department, but after the fence falls they might not be senior enough to jump on.

Sounds like a large % might leave this summer which might be part of the reason to hire instructors now.

Originally Posted by Alan Shore (Post 1630078)

My understanding is that the valuation includes all changes to the PWA, which means it does NOT include items such as decreases to the value of our 401(k) when the market tanks, increases to the non-contractual medical plans should we choose to use them, etc. FWIW, I've used over half my sick leave, voluntarily verified those instances in which I used medical care (much to the chagrin of my CPO, I might add:D), and have NEVER felt compelled to fly while I was sick.



Forgive me, but how is that possible if the pay rate on that jet has increased by some amount?

Originally Posted by 10000 (Post 1630061)

I was thinking more that instructors would be leaving to get on the equipment while they can. They can elect to go where ever their seniority holds when leaving the training department, but after the fence falls they might not be senior enough to jump on.

Sounds like a large % might leave this summer which might be part of the reason to hire instructors now.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1630109)

The trips are less productive and the profit sharing was lower. Believe me, I'm just as surprised.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1630109)

The trips are less productive and the profit sharing was lower. Believe me, I'm just as surprised.

Originally Posted by flyallnite (Post 1630109)

The trips are less productive and the profit sharing was lower. Believe me, I'm just as surprised.

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy (Post 1630118)

No - the profit sharing was HIGHER. 6.67% of pay last year; 8.26% of pay this year.