PenAir Pilots Fortress of Solitude
01-30-2017, 08:23 PM
#104
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2010
Position: Representing the REAL Delta
Posts: 857
Originally Posted by penairpilot
Yeah, it does seem that the union thing has lost steam. I'm sorry to say that, but it is what it is. With the help of ALPA "The coalition for penair unionization" determined that; Based upon the current pilot group,
the ratification of Peninsula Airways is not likely. This was indicated by a mathematical analysis that took place in December. The main issue was once again......the pilots insecurity with union participation. These are some of the highlights of our results. The running theme is that people can’t leave Penair, because this is their only option…Theses statistics are based on interviews with current and former employees as well as information that is public knowledge.
1) 29% of the pilot group has DUI/DWI violations or some sort of major alcohol related moving violations.
2) 41% of the pilot group does not hold an accredited four year bachelor degree.
3) 16% Show some signs of various personality and social disorders, which would preclude onward employment.
4) 36% have some sort of FAA action on their record. Accident, incident or violations.
There were a few more stats that were compiled, but they were insignificant. These numbers alone do not preclude Penair from becoming unionized. They just show that some of the people within these groups will not be able to attain employment at the major airline or cargo level, and therefore don’t want to risk this gamble. As always we will continue this fight, we believe that once the economy takes an upswing, the general consensus will change. With a slight change in the pilot group demographic, we do believe our goal of unionization can happen.
Down on my knees to serve my fellow pilots forever.................
the ratification of Peninsula Airways is not likely. This was indicated by a mathematical analysis that took place in December. The main issue was once again......the pilots insecurity with union participation. These are some of the highlights of our results. The running theme is that people can’t leave Penair, because this is their only option…Theses statistics are based on interviews with current and former employees as well as information that is public knowledge.
1) 29% of the pilot group has DUI/DWI violations or some sort of major alcohol related moving violations.
2) 41% of the pilot group does not hold an accredited four year bachelor degree.
3) 16% Show some signs of various personality and social disorders, which would preclude onward employment.
4) 36% have some sort of FAA action on their record. Accident, incident or violations.
There were a few more stats that were compiled, but they were insignificant. These numbers alone do not preclude Penair from becoming unionized. They just show that some of the people within these groups will not be able to attain employment at the major airline or cargo level, and therefore don’t want to risk this gamble. As always we will continue this fight, we believe that once the economy takes an upswing, the general consensus will change. With a slight change in the pilot group demographic, we do believe our goal of unionization can happen.
Down on my knees to serve my fellow pilots forever.................
01-31-2017, 03:21 PM
#109
Qbicle seat warmer
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: SAAB FO
Posts: 1,177
Originally Posted by TallFlyer
It would be really interesting to see the seniority list and see how many names I still recognize.
02-01-2017, 06:10 AM
#110
New Hire
Joined APC: Jan 2017
Posts: 8
I was just told that Grant is paying $785/day for 2 on 2 off. Can anyone corroborate this? If so it looks like a pilot bubble has been created. When it collapses it won't be good for the industry. We'll see smaller 121's and we'll-established 135's start to close the doors.
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