200 to go in October.
Things just keep getting better.

 

This will no doubt compliment their earnings report tomorrow.

 

How was this news delivered, via news or contact with pilots?

 

I think what MoonF18 might be implying (and what I'm flat out asking) is..."what's the source?"

 

Forgive my ignorance, but do they flow back to Eagle or is that over with? All the best to the guys at AA.

 

The ones recently recalled are out of a job. The ones still on Eagle property get displaced back to FO's.

 

See below.

 

Here it is...........

July 15, 2008

Fellow Pilots,

By now, you are acutely aware of the planned capacity and workforce reductions our airline has been forced to make. We have held off announcing pilot reductions as we worked through the staffing and training issues unique to the pilot group and we were hopeful that we would be able to avoid furlough altogether. Regrettably, that is not the case. It has been determined that we must reduce our group by approximately 200 pilots.

In an effort to prevent as many involuntary layoffs as possible, the Company presented the APA with a Furlough Mitigation Agreement, which would offer up to 200 senior Captains the chance to separate with four and one half months severance at their current pay levels and the potential to avoid any involuntary furloughs. In return, the company would be allowed to schedule to an 82 hour maximum with mutually agreed to flex capability to 87 hours, while addressing the challenges of our current industry economics.

If the APA accepts, this proposal could benefit hundreds of pilots: eligible Captains who elect to separate would leave with additional pay, our junior and most vulnerable pilots would potentially avoid furlough, there would be opportunity for career progression within our ranks and pilots could see increased earning opportunities due to the new max, flex time, and opportunities for those promoted via backfill. At the same time, it would allow the company to better manage the manning fluctuations we face driven by both economic and stock market conditions.

Crew reductions are not something any of us wish to contemplate. However, this proposal would alleviate much of the pain associated with a traditional furlough. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact your Chief Pilot or Base Administrator. We want you to be as informed as possible during this transition.

I fully understand the significance of a furlough within our ranks and I am sorry to be the bearer of this information. Unfortunately, it is a necessary step for our airline in the current industry environment. Know that we are doing all we can to ensure the company’s future viability for all of our pilots.

Sincerely,

Mark Hettermann

Vice President - Flight

 

And what executive bonus programs are they working on in the background, to be announced once the furloughees are off property?
SSDD AA?

 

anyone know the relative sen# range to be affected ?

Thanks

FF