Loudoun

The 7/9 class was awarded bases today.
IAD 4
ATL 10

I have no idea what is to be expected for the distribution of the next class.


All the "visitors" to the class have cited attrition as the reason for hiring.

Nevets

Just to clarify, you meant that PBS is superior to ASA's line bidding system, not XJT's.

By the way, that thing about losing millions, they broke it and then bought it. If you don't understand that then you don't know the history of what Skywest did.

That's a huge if.

By the way, if it's true that the bottom 10% would be on reserve, wouldn't that also be true then that the top 10% of FOs are not captains because of PBS? Seems to me that the answer is yes.

Lastly, no open time is NOT good!

Assuming you are senior enough to hold it right?

Personally, I'm not willing to give up ANYTHING. I would prefer to keep my contract instead.

gtechpilot

We had a guy attempt to recall the ATL reps this spring who promised a big show when the meeting happened but wouldn't reveal his damaging evidence until the day of. Turns out he just wanted to whine about how poor the communication was-like we didn't already know that!!

Anyway, your proof is that one month out of twelve we had a higher percentage of reserves? And the one month you choose happens to be the one before the draw down from losing six aircraft where the company was playing with their staffing model to see what they could get away with?

It's fairly simple, if you have the numbers, show them. Otherwise, why are you wasting your time here when you're already convinced that no one wants to listen to you?

xjtguy

Nope, you suck at reading. I SAID that most months they are the same/similar and that there's really not the efficiency gained by PBS that some believe. I just used December as an extreme example of how bad it can be.

Why are you wasting your time? Don't think anybody wants to listen to you either.

But sure, keep talking about how "great" PBS is. At least compared to the crappy line bid and work rules the CRJ had before.

SiShane

Got an interview offer for the 31st. Kinda nervous about that 60 question knowledge test. The study guide is very general but its all I have for now. Anyone know of any other good study material for it? Im just a regular old CFI with no jet experience. Any help would be gladly appreciated! Thanks!

gtechpilot

I suck at reading, huh? Seriously man, why do you have your panties in such a wad?

If you will listen carefully enough, most of us on the crj side will agree whole heartedly that your bidding work rules are very good for those who know how to work the system. Personally I would make out great using your work rules. But where a lot of other guys aren't biting on your work rules is they don't want to spend so much time swap/drop/trading to get what they want when they can get just as close when they actually bid.

The reserve 'discussion' isn't useful - the company saved money using PBS, just not as much as they originally expected. Looking at reserve levels is meaningless because the company is getting by with fewer pilots overall by making our monthly lines higher in value overall and more 'productive'. My contention with your statement was your 'if not more' proclamation. The big mistake the company now regrets is allowing vacation low. Before you disparage my fact checking, this is from the horse's mouth - SH 'director of aircraft ops'.

As for how 'great' our PBS is, the majority of the pilot group likes what we have although there are necessary tweaks that would make it better. With PBS the norm in our industry, how many pilot groups echo the CRJ sentiment?

Some of your work rules would work out nicely incorporated into PBS, but no one on the CRJ side wants relief lines to come back. Instead of getting paid for the occasional vacation/training trip drops, many of us would rather be paid a higher overall average. Instead of having to be at our computers at the precise time to trade for open time to make our schedules better, many of us would prefer that our original schedule were good in the first place.

I like your contract - I'd take it as is, with the minor addition that I want solid duty rigs. That said, PBS is industry standard now and I don't see a joint contract without it. Why not be proactive and try to shape it into something you want before it is forced by mediation or whatever?

gtechpilot

I remember studying for the ATP written being very helpful. If you are a current CFI and feel like you could pass any FAA written, including the ATP, the you won't have a problem with the knowledge test. Good luck!

charlie1017

I think the poster is talking about the new Delta computerized test used for interviews, which is way harder than the original ASA written test.

Fly782

Read all XJT, Compass and Delta gouges that have info about the test. Read everything explained for the professional pilot, pilot mental math and aerodynamics for naval aviators. I used those to pass the test twice now. Works like a charm

newarkblows

Nice post. It is actually refreshing to read something on here that is well thought out. I really don't think the two pilot groups are that far apart in most aspects but there is a vocal minority on each side that wants there to be a screaming match. There are people on each side with close minded agendas as well but I think cooler heads will prevail in the eventual TA.