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12-09-2015, 03:58 PM
#6421
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Position: 1Durrty5
Posts: 290
Originally Posted by rvr1800
I was a 2013 hire and received a partial bonus.
The fact they labeled it a bonus though and it wasn't in the PEA or in writing anywhere I'm guessing is why ALPA has chosen not to pursue it as a status quo issue. There may have even been an email with the reasoning that I'm forgetting.
The fact they labeled it a bonus though and it wasn't in the PEA or in writing anywhere I'm guessing is why ALPA has chosen not to pursue it as a status quo issue. There may have even been an email with the reasoning that I'm forgetting.
My class was in the same situation as stddeviation, just after the union vote so no pea and no cba, just some murky middle ground.
12-09-2015, 06:08 PM
#6423
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 190 captain and “Pro-pilot”
Posts: 2,918
Originally Posted by StarHustler
Sadly, in my case, neither. I live in South Florida and now that it is taking well over a year to get FLL with JB and MCO takes about 3.5 at SW, I would have to commute either way.
as an fyi
Fll is growing and has much more to go, we will see about Mco
12-09-2015, 06:10 PM
#6424
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 190 captain and “Pro-pilot”
Posts: 2,918
Originally Posted by Ditka
Eh. I'm not sure that it'll be that large of an improvement.
Pros:
SWA: No PBS, opportunity to work extra, larger route structure, AWESOME healthcare and dental plans (350$ a month-or 0 a month with one of their plans), good culture
JB: quick upgrade, good culture
Cons: SWA-not Herb's airline anymore-that really isn't a con
Longer upgrade
Cons JB: less pay, not good health benefits, not good for commuting from my location, no CBA
Anymore to add?
Pros:
SWA: No PBS, opportunity to work extra, larger route structure, AWESOME healthcare and dental plans (350$ a month-or 0 a month with one of their plans), good culture
JB: quick upgrade, good culture
Cons: SWA-not Herb's airline anymore-that really isn't a con
Longer upgrade
Cons JB: less pay, not good health benefits, not good for commuting from my location, no CBA
Anymore to add?
Not trying to be rude but reading this I think you know where to go(its not jetBlue)
12-09-2015, 06:11 PM
#6425
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Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: 190 captain and “Pro-pilot”
Posts: 2,918
Originally Posted by Std Deviation
That's the majority of plans sans a "cancer rider." Wife has a "Cadillac Plan" at major investment firm. Same issue. The number one reason for BK in the US is medical expenses, not consumption. We narrowly avoided it, on first year B6 pay. We're not on the B6 insurance. That being said: life is drastically better in the second year. And JB stayed true to their word and just deposited the $6000 new hire bonus.
Yes, I squawked and moaned and yearned for a drive to DAL instead of a commute to JFK, but I'm happy with B6. Although I'll probably need a knee replacement in 5 years from sitting in 737 jumpseats from TX to NY. But at least I'm familiar enough with the AA procedures to know when to gird my loins when someone reaches for the printer paper.
Yes, I squawked and moaned and yearned for a drive to DAL instead of a commute to JFK, but I'm happy with B6. Although I'll probably need a knee replacement in 5 years from sitting in 737 jumpseats from TX to NY. But at least I'm familiar enough with the AA procedures to know when to gird my loins when someone reaches for the printer paper.
From reading your posts I know you had a tough year, I am glad things are looking up for you.....
12-09-2015, 06:53 PM
#6426
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Joined APC: Jul 2012
Position: Ablue320
Posts: 200
Originally Posted by embraerjetpilot
Yeah, that 6000 dollar bonus is disappearing, and ALPA doesn't give a ****.
Post CBA hires I figure will be better compensated than we were. (Hint: maybe retro pay for those that signed the ALPA deal as new hires in training)
12-09-2015, 08:15 PM
#6427
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Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 32
jetBlue Hiring
Lot of good info, but yeah I've already made my choice. Obviously I have weighed the pros and cons of each. Considering where I will be living, the commute will be much better for me at SWA. That being said, I still want to provide my friends with good information to help them make their decision. We all have different reasons to go to different airlines. What's best for me may not be best for them.
Last edited by Ditka; 12-09-2015 at 08:43 PM.
12-10-2015, 05:53 AM
#6429
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Joined APC: Dec 2008
Position: Left,Right, Left, Right,Right,Left, Right, Left
Posts: 3,150
Originally Posted by pilotpayne
The next big growth city is FLL followed SO THE RUMOR GOES Mco
as an fyi
Fll is growing and has much more to go, we will see about Mco
as an fyi
Fll is growing and has much more to go, we will see about Mco
we keep it alive because it gives us hope...
I mean... it's gotta happen eventually right? ...yea... right.
12-10-2015, 06:03 AM
#6430
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Joined APC: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,512
Originally Posted by CaptCoolHand
LOL, the MCO is the next growth city has been going since 2010!
we keep it alive because it gives us hope...
I mean... it's gotta happen eventually right? ...yea... right.
we keep it alive because it gives us hope...
I mean... it's gotta happen eventually right? ...yea... right.
Of course along with that rumor is the one about them closing the 190 base as soon as they have displacement language...
Our shot to grow MCO was when american moved terminals. I had a glimmer of hope until frontier moved in no less than 2 weeks later.
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