Chairman's Message-05/16/19
05-21-2019, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by kronan
I am often amazed at all of the mind reading that occurs on the internet. As well as the forgetfulness.
On more than one post, I've commented on issues I'd like to see improved on during the Next TA.
Whether you were a Yes voter or a No Voter, there are things CRS isn't doing post TA2015.
One of the things CRS was doing pre-ratification was Revising a DH to work to a DH to a different city. Surprisingly enough, changing layover locations doesn't trigger SUB. Now there's a 3CH penalty for making that change.
Another thing that was squeezing in another AM leg just under the duty limits, think we'd all agree that 3 flights in the Critical duty period-Sucks, huge. And that's if everything goes as scheduled.
Now there's an automatic extra 1.5CH.
One thing that absolutely needs to be added in for the next CBA, is disruption when FedEx Cancels a Front End DH. It's a rare event, but occasionally FedEx is revising a Sunday PM DH to work to an operating leg. And if you're one those wait to the last minute Initial Deviation check-in folks...you're hosed, unless you can get to Memphis. And it doesn't cost the company a penny.
IMO-there should be at least a 3CH disruption...add in a requirement that any Front end DH cancellation has to be X hours in advance or, perhaps a requirement than any SUB trip associated with a Front end DH must ALSO be a Front end DH.
On more than one post, I've commented on issues I'd like to see improved on during the Next TA.
Whether you were a Yes voter or a No Voter, there are things CRS isn't doing post TA2015.
One of the things CRS was doing pre-ratification was Revising a DH to work to a DH to a different city. Surprisingly enough, changing layover locations doesn't trigger SUB. Now there's a 3CH penalty for making that change.
Another thing that was squeezing in another AM leg just under the duty limits, think we'd all agree that 3 flights in the Critical duty period-Sucks, huge. And that's if everything goes as scheduled.
Now there's an automatic extra 1.5CH.
One thing that absolutely needs to be added in for the next CBA, is disruption when FedEx Cancels a Front End DH. It's a rare event, but occasionally FedEx is revising a Sunday PM DH to work to an operating leg. And if you're one those wait to the last minute Initial Deviation check-in folks...you're hosed, unless you can get to Memphis. And it doesn't cost the company a penny.
IMO-there should be at least a 3CH disruption...add in a requirement that any Front end DH cancellation has to be X hours in advance or, perhaps a requirement than any SUB trip associated with a Front end DH must ALSO be a Front end DH.
05-21-2019, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by kronan
One of the things CRS was doing pre-ratification was Revising a DH to work to a DH to a different city. Surprisingly enough, changing layover locations doesn't trigger SUB.
Checkers vs Chess!
05-21-2019, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Huck
If you think about it, free speech would mean changing the channel once in a while.....
I think that is just freedom to choose.
Freedom of speech is the ability to speak, post, say, write, record your thoughts and opinions. Censorship is the restricting of those actions.
Censorship of personal freedoms is something that used to happen in countries ruled by dictators. Today it has spread to social media, college campuses, and peaceful assembly, (another right BTW).
But, once we give up those rights, I will concede that we will no longer have the freedom to choose what channel we watch.
05-21-2019, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Huck
If you think about it, free speech would mean changing the channel once in a while.....
05-23-2019, 06:37 AM
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I think the cutting of reserve lines in half was a serious game changer for those who sit reserve. Not sure how the "known r-days" was added to the contract. Additionally r-24 is certainly not as designed and negotiated. Immediate hotel standbys (which weren't bidpack trips) are created to turn r-24 to r-1. Also a bummer to be able to be assigned a trip during 1 in 7 as long as trip is put on vips within 24 hours. Often log in to VIPS at end of 1 n 7 and new trip sows in 16 or so hours.
05-23-2019, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by NewOldGuy
I agree with you, but if you think that one was insulting you should read the letter the LEC sent out a few weeks ago. I’m still too angry to coherently respond!
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Magazine - ALPA.
I think what the MEC means when they said they explored other plans is that they just talked pros and cons in house with little or no factual number crunching etc. I also think that is not what the membership has in mind when they ask "did you research any other retirement plans".
Personally even with a maxed out A Fund, I would rather keep it for all of us and to add much more to the Bfund with cash over cap.
05-23-2019, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NoHaz
I think the cutting of reserve lines in half was a serious game changer for those who sit reserve. Not sure how the "known r-days" was added to the contract. Additionally r-24 is certainly not as designed and negotiated. Immediate hotel standbys (which weren't bidpack trips) are created to turn r-24 to r-1. Also a bummer to be able to be assigned a trip during 1 in 7 as long as trip is put on vips within 24 hours. Often log in to VIPS at end of 1 n 7 and new trip sows in 16 or so hours.
And, hope you mistyped the Trip assignment on a 1/7. Has to be assigned at least 24 hours out. IOW-if your 1/7 was today, VIPS notification would've had to occur very shortly after Midnight for an AM launch tonight, or earlier today for a launch tomorrow afternoon.
Any assignment dropped on you during R24 has to have a show at least 24 hours after the notification hits VIPS.
And the known\unknown R days wound up in the CBA in exchange for eliminating Involuntary Reserve Line conversions, which were an admittedly rare event. But it's a range, there's nothing that would prevent the company from publishing 90% of the known R days as Reserve Lines now that they have more history with how the new system is working.
Oh wait, I forgot I worked at FedEx where often the Mgt mindset seems to be never do a pilot a favor
05-23-2019, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by HIFLYR
I went and read that update from LEC 7 and wow. I challenge them to publish the info on the comparisons of the different retirement plan strategies they researched. I personally asked the NC last year if they looked at super B fund options that kept our Afund he said no and indicated no other plans had been researched. I also personally had the former Chairman tell how we locked in on the current plan after he read a book and was recommended to call David Blitzstein and that is what was published here also.
Magazine - ALPA.
I think what the MEC means when they said they explored other plans is that they just talked pros and cons in house with little or no factual number crunching etc. I also think that is not what the membership has in mind when they ask "did you research any other retirement plans".
Personally even with a maxed out A Fund, I would rather keep it for all of us and to add much more to the Bfund with cash over cap.
Magazine - ALPA.
I think what the MEC means when they said they explored other plans is that they just talked pros and cons in house with little or no factual number crunching etc. I also think that is not what the membership has in mind when they ask "did you research any other retirement plans".
Personally even with a maxed out A Fund, I would rather keep it for all of us and to add much more to the Bfund with cash over cap.
05-24-2019, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by kronan
And, hope you mistyped the Trip assignment on a 1/7. Has to be assigned at least 24 hours out. IOW-if your 1/7 was today, VIPS notification would've had to occur very shortly after Midnight for an AM launch tonight, or earlier today for a launch tomorrow afternoon.
Any assignment dropped on you during R24 has to have a show at least 24 hours after the notification hits VIPS.
24 hour or greater layover during a trip, released for international
buffer, or day off), is assumed to have received a release for 1-in-7.
A reserve pilot, during a block of R-days, without an assignment
must be notified prior to the beginning of any release that is to
satisfy 1-in-7. An R-24 pilot who is released for a 1-in-7 will not
be required to be available for notification during his 1-in-7 but
will be responsible for an assignment placed in VIPS during that
period, provided such assignment is posted at least 24 hours prior
to showtime. So if it is placed on VIPS within 24 it is legal even if you don't see it or acknowledge until you are done with 1n7 and there is well below 24hrs till show. The did do a "courtesy" call at midnight to make sure I was aware I had been assigned a trip and there was a crew notification waiting for me when 1n7 period was over.
05-24-2019, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by NoHaz
25.M.1.j. A reserve pilot released from availability or duty for 24 hours (e.g.,
24 hour or greater layover during a trip, released for international
buffer, or day off), is assumed to have received a release for 1-in-7.
A reserve pilot, during a block of R-days, without an assignment
must be notified prior to the beginning of any release that is to
satisfy 1-in-7. An R-24 pilot who is released for a 1-in-7 will not
be required to be available for notification during his 1-in-7 but
will be responsible for an assignment placed in VIPS during that
period, provided such assignment is posted at least 24 hours prior
to showtime. So if it is placed on VIPS within 24 it is legal even if you don't see it or acknowledge until you are done with 1n7 and there is well below 24hrs till show. The did do a "courtesy" call at midnight to make sure I was aware I had been assigned a trip and there was a crew notification waiting for me when 1n7 period was over.
24 hour or greater layover during a trip, released for international
buffer, or day off), is assumed to have received a release for 1-in-7.
A reserve pilot, during a block of R-days, without an assignment
must be notified prior to the beginning of any release that is to
satisfy 1-in-7. An R-24 pilot who is released for a 1-in-7 will not
be required to be available for notification during his 1-in-7 but
will be responsible for an assignment placed in VIPS during that
period, provided such assignment is posted at least 24 hours prior
to showtime. So if it is placed on VIPS within 24 it is legal even if you don't see it or acknowledge until you are done with 1n7 and there is well below 24hrs till show. The did do a "courtesy" call at midnight to make sure I was aware I had been assigned a trip and there was a crew notification waiting for me when 1n7 period was over.
When I read this, I was shocked that it was in the contract! What is the point of not having to be available for notification if you are responsible for a trip they put on VIPS without that notification? In essence, CRS has now shifted that notification burden onto the pilot to continually check VIPS during their FAR 1in7. It doesn’t sound right to me that they can do that. But there it is in writing. Crazy
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