It's a very bad idea. There are more effective ways to get things done that don't affect the integrity of the pilot group. Not to mention the legal ramifications of a sick out.

We just need our union to get serious and get right to pilot compensation first and foremost. If negotiations stall then let's move along with our legal options as mentioned on this page.

10-19-2016 | 09:59 PM

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I suggest you look at the big picture. Why does AH pick up open time? Why doesn't he want us to be more aggressive against the company? Is AH looking to leave Mesa ever?

Does he pick up open time? I have no idea?
I hear he's getting much more aggressive. We'll all know fairly shortly the MEC plans.
I don't think he plans to ever leave. I would think that's a good thing.

We'll see on him, but I have hopes for our union. They deal with a tough company that is incredibly cheap.

10-20-2016 | 04:10 AM

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He does pick up OPEN TIME and he's golfing buddies. No wonder he wants us to play nice with the company.....it is what it is. Company is tough. But the pilots run the operation. Who can be tougher?

10-20-2016 | 06:31 AM

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WisJudge, you ready to head up our Negotiating Committee yet?

Ha! I'm a just a 200 hour rookie.

10-20-2016 | 06:46 AM

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[QUOTE=Darant;2227566] There are more effective ways to get things done that don't affect the integrity of the pilot group.

Take this to heart. We are probably playing a game for a future legal proceeding. The results of that proceeding will most likely play to the pilot groups benefit. Anything done collectively that smacks of dishonest or illegal activity will be to our detriment and will be used against us to either limit gains or delay the process.

The argument and market forces are on our side.

10-20-2016 | 08:48 AM

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If you would have read through the pages, you would have found out that Great Lakes is buying Mesa and unfortunately, you are being stapled to the bottom of the seniority list.
Enjoy.

Crack is whack bud.

10-20-2016 | 11:20 AM

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But is "flow" to Frontier even something to be excited about? An FO at at one of the WOs will make double the starting pay of a Frontier FO. And if you go to Endeavor you would make more than your first 2 years as a Frontier FO. Not to mention AAG has publically stated they want to reduce the flying done by their non-WO partners and increase their WO flying and the number of flows.

"Flow" with Frontier? If it wasn't Mesa, it would be considered a FLUSH.

10-20-2016 | 11:25 AM

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He does pick up OPEN TIME and he's golfing buddies. No wonder he wants us to play nice with the company.....it is what it is. Company is tough. But the pilots run the operation. Who can be tougher?

We don't have pilots furloughed or downgraded...what's wrong with picking up opentime? Is it to send a message about being adequately staffed?

Regardless, our pilots are mad and we ARE going to do something about it.