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01-15-2016 | 06:07 AM
#1361
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From: B-777
We hear these rumors all the time. However, I do think we will see a decent number retire on Dec 31. Many retirement eligible guys were waiting to see if the retirement would improve before making the jump. We just signed a contract that gives a bonus for those giving a years notice and retiring on Dec 31. I have no idea how many put in their notice, but it's a one time deal. If you change your mind, you aren't eligible for the money again. So I think most of those that put in notice will actually retire.
I have no idea what the real number is. I doubt it was 500, but I suppose it's possible. If I had to guess I'd say about 300, but it's just a guess. I will say the company is really ramping up hiring.
I have no idea what the real number is. I doubt it was 500, but I suppose it's possible. If I had to guess I'd say about 300, but it's just a guess. I will say the company is really ramping up hiring.
01-15-2016 | 08:25 AM
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I also know of some (at least 3 personally) who will retire with minimum notice (1 day?). It makes no sense to me, but it sounded as if they see it as a sort of 'revenge' for our TA/CBA, at least from the couple of guys who shared their plan with me.
01-15-2016 | 08:51 AM
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From: Dispersing Green House Gasses on a Global Basis
Probably because the 1 year notice option doesn't fit into their plans! Maybe if there would have been some financial incentive for those with less than a year planned they would have given notice.
01-15-2016 | 09:07 AM
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I agree. A sliding scale for giving notice would've been nice for us, and for the company, IMO. The $40K for 12 months notice, $20K for 6 months notice, $10K for 3 months... something with more flexibility.
01-15-2016 | 12:01 PM
#1366
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The exact number of mandatory retirements is 94 according to the 2016 ALPA calendar.
01-15-2016 | 03:52 PM
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01-15-2016 | 04:17 PM
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From: Retired, again...
01-15-2016 | 05:04 PM
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Could you still jumpseat home?
Not to derail the thread, but it would be nice to negotiate for our retirees to have access to the jumpseat on personal status. I know we don't have 'cabin' seats for guys not holding a current medical, but we used to carry non-pilots in all our jumpseats before. Has that ever been brought up in negotiations?
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