Umm this is exactly what was said, and yes was truly being done in the GO, about the 900s before our last contract. Shiny new jet carrot for mgmt to dangle in front of pilots to get them to sign whatever the company wants. Oh, and who was last to get those 900s? Fix the operation, cut the fat, and then maybe then we'll be profitable.

 

I don't know why all this hate directed at management. It's your union leaders that has stalled negotiations with the endless fighting between MECs.

 

I think he is just referencing how the 900's were used during the last bargaining process. Granted that both MEC's had their shortcomings but this does not mean that they shouldn't negotiate for a good contract for the pilot group. You still work here right? Are you telling me that there aren't things in our current contract that you would like to see changed?

There's plenty for me and it doesn't have to be in the form of a pay raise. I'll keep the current rates, nothing lower. If anything, seeing as how most of us will probably have mainline upgrade times here, they need to increase the pay cap on the FO side by a few more years - say about 10th year. I would like to see more hard language written into the contract and not the company can, shall, could, would, should or whatever else is there. I don't know if this could be done but there has to be something written in the contract for the grievance process as well. It should be resolved in two weeks and nothing longer than that time period. There are others but you get the picture.

Management needs to look at all other areas of the operation to be cost competitive than its front line employees.

 

So this Ejet purchase... Extends our time the contract gets done or minimizes it?

 

We will find out with how quickly a TA comes out.

 

I think the company is hoping that it will shorten the time. Those carrots have a way of doing that!

 

I hope it's a lubed carrot

 

Sure there are a few things I'd like to see get changed like calling after you complete your reserve assignment but overall I'm 95% good with our current contract. Let's patch up a few things, get some growth, and get the upgrades and attrition going. Bumping FO longevity pay up to 10 years? Come on, this is a regional.

 

"For those of you who didn't get the union update:

Yesterday SkyWest Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement with Embraer for a firm order of 100 EMB-175 aircraft and an option for an additional 100 EMB-175 airframes to be exercised at a later date. ExpressJet President and COO Brad Holt, in a memo to all ExpressJet employees, stated that 40 of the firm 100 EMB-175 aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines under a 12-year CPA with United Airlines.

 

The addition of the EMB-175 to the SkyWest Inc. portfolio opens up new opportunities to secure future flying with any of ExpressJet’s three mainline partners. American, Delta, and United all have new scope language that must be evaluated and analyzed for potential placement of 76-seat dual class aircraft. Mr. Holt claims that these aircraft are not currently destined for ExpressJet due to uncertainty associated with the cost to operate the aircraft. He stressed that with multiple labor groups engaged in contract negotiations it is difficult to accurately forecast the costs associated with operating a new airframe and thus makes the process of strategically bidding on the flying difficult.

 

The ASA MEC is fully committed to securing a JCBA that allow for improved cost and operational efficiencies for ExpressJet. However, the ASA MEC remains dedicated to protecting pilot quality of life and benefits throughout this process. It is encouraging that the placement of the remaining balance of the firm order is unknown. This highlights the positive opportunities that are on the horizon for ExpressJet pilots. It is this positive opportunity that continues to keep the ASA MEC engaged and working aggressively with the XJT MEC and Company to conclude JCBA negotiations in a fashion that rewards the contributions of all ExpressJet pilots and provides financial and operational stability for the company."

 

Awe, man.... that's just nasty!!