They want your license, medical, passport, shot records and distance learning completion notice. This is the company's time to officially check to see that you are who you say you are. For me they take it one step further. Being a foreign bast$%d I have to get a background check for every training event. 121 pilots were exempt until Homeland Security started searching for more ways to make money. Now I pay to go to the sim. Is that sadomasochistic?? Kinda crazy eh...I pay for the pleasure to get beat up in a sim.

Do you submit it for an expense?

04-24-2010 | 11:51 AM

#35772

forgot to bid

veut gagner à la loterie

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 23,286

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From: Light Chop

Quote:

Originally Posted by acl65pilot

That said, we all know job protections should always be number one!

Just out of curiousity sake, I wonder what everyone would say is their priority?

Me:
1) Job Protection (top and bottom end),
2) Work Rules,
2B) Pay,
3) Benefits.
4) Hotels if not covered in 2.

04-24-2010 | 11:52 AM

#35773

iceman49

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Jun 2008

Posts: 3,716

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justdoinmyjob

Because it's not about verifying it's current, it's about meeting TSA requirements.

Doesn't your company ID do the same thing, since they are renewed and reviewed more often than a passport.

04-24-2010 | 11:56 AM

#35774

DAL 88 Driver

At home on the maddog!

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 2,874

Likes: 0

From: Retired (mandatory age 65)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

My objective is to realistically look at the landscape, economy, other airlines, and craft a reasonable opener that puts us at the top of the industry, whatever that might be, ignoring the past. I suspect that's about what the current team will do too; hence my desire to put you and Cap'n Crunch in charge. Your guys view is to demand 73% (at least) regardless of the situation, tell them those are our demands, tell them just to raise ticket prices and pay it, and sit back and watch them cave.

Any one who can guarantee me 73% by doing nothing more than demanding it, is the guy I want in the job! I could use the money.

Okay, thanks. So, to paraphrase... Your objective is something less than full restoration because you do not believe full restoration is possible. I'm glad we got that straight.

I never said that my suggested strategy is to just "demand" 73%. It's never that simple. My main point is that we are unlikely to achieve any more than the objectives we set. Obviously, my objectives are quite a bit higher than yours.

Thanks for the civil discussion.

04-24-2010 | 12:36 PM

#35775

Superpilot92

Underboob King

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 4,412

Likes: 0

From: Guppy Commander

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsquare

I used to be a pony fan when I lived out in Estes Park... a million years ago... but now I have gone back to the roots, and I am waiting for Vince Young..( thanks again Super... for what, I don't know...) and the Titans to get that extra yard at the end of the Super Bowl. So I don't know how I would feel about TT taking charge in the Big D... I think he has a shot though, because the cupboard there isn't exactly overstuffed with QB talent...

I think Vince is going to have a good season now that they're giving him more of the reigns. I enjoyed every game that I got to watch him play in. He really was/is an excellent QB.

I think TT will do good in whatever position they put him in. I'll be interested to see his evolution along with Colt.

Y'all keep an eye out for Garrett Gilbert here at Texas in the next few years. He's taking over for Colt and has alot of potential! He's 19 years old, 6'4" 215lbs. I'm excited about this season

season starts 9-4-10

04-24-2010 | 12:40 PM

#35776

Superpilot92

Underboob King

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 4,412

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From: Guppy Commander

The SE is getting hammered! Heads up ATL!!

04-24-2010 | 12:42 PM

#35777

Pineapple Guy

Gets Weekends Off

Joined: Apr 2008

Posts: 1,462

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DAL 88 Driver

Okay, thanks. So, to paraphrase... Your objective is something less than full restoration because you do not believe full restoration is possible. I'm glad we got that straight.

You're right, in the current environment, I don't think its possible.

OK - so to paraphrase you, your objective is full restoration, meaning a 100% pay raise (73% plus 8 years of inflation) and I assume also full restoration of our DB pension?

I'm glad we got that straight.

If APA has been stonewalled for 3 years with no improvements any where in sight, and they're only asking for 50%, just how do you propose for us to get 100% two years from now? I really want to know your strategy. Honestly.

BTW, wishing is not a strategy.

04-24-2010 | 12:51 PM

#35778

johnso29

Moderator

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 13,088

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From: B757/767

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy

I think you're correct. However, I think C2K rates are definitely do-able.

04-24-2010 | 01:10 PM

#35779

Nosmo King

Inventory survival kit ..

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,069

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From: Seeking no jacket required rotations

Quote:

Originally Posted by scambo1

Daughter protection devices

YouTube - AA-12 Shotgun On Future Weapons

YouTube - Beretta Shotgun Shooting Exhibition - Travis Mears

Either of these choices would scare the most red-blooded slackers straight.

I own a Benelli M4. If its good enough for the Marines, its good enough for me...

04-24-2010 | 01:17 PM

#35780

Nosmo King

Inventory survival kit ..

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 1,069

Likes: 0

From: Seeking no jacket required rotations

I love it.

Just tried to call the toll free Crew number.

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