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10-10-2012 | 02:06 PM
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ALPA Salutes Independence Pilots
A Message from President Duane Woerth
It is with great sadness that we mark the final day of Independence Air as part of our nation’s air transport system. FLYi’s predecessor, Atlantic Coast Airlines, was a long-term success by any financial or safety measure, and today its legacy ends as well.
From the start of its transformation, FLYi was a daring experiment to forge a new business model in the face of several obstacles. If the experiment did not fully succeed, it was not for a lack of effort and dedication from its employees. To the end, they steadfastly maintained their enthusiasm and professionalism.
History will judge whether the business plan their company developed was fatally flawed, a victim of circumstance, or both. However, for today, we can acknowledge that had it not been for its employees, that plan would have never seen the light of day.
What every ALPA pilot should remember is that this bold pilot group refused to abandon its union principles of unity and resolve in the face of adversity. They understood that the FLYi transformation was not, and could not merely be, a disguised attempt to win the industry’s “race to the bottom.” Their vision was to help the company build a viable enterprise without relying on slicing their own wages and benefits.
I salute the Independence pilots and their union leaders for their uncompromising performance both on the job and at the bargaining table. The pilots at Independence Air have supported their union, and we will continue to reciprocate that loyalty.
Through jobs and benefits conferences, we will provide them with every possible means of assistance for them to move forward with their lives and careers. We will work to make sure many of you are back in the cockpit soon. For those who choose other paths, I bid you farewell, brothers and sisters. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
ALPA News Release
April 1, 2008
Aloha Pilots Work to Save Their Company
“Today is a sad day for our union,” says Capt. John Prater, ALPA’s president. “Throughout our rich history together, the Aloha pilots have always displayed the highest sense of loyalty and support for this union and their company. ALPA will not only defend their contract rights vigorously and represent them in bankruptcy court, we will give everything we can to help them move forward with their lives and careers. We salute all of the past and present pilots at Aloha.”
I wonder what ALPA President Moak's statement will look like when Comair ends operations on Saturday?
A Message from President Duane Woerth
It is with great sadness that we mark the final day of Independence Air as part of our nation’s air transport system. FLYi’s predecessor, Atlantic Coast Airlines, was a long-term success by any financial or safety measure, and today its legacy ends as well.
From the start of its transformation, FLYi was a daring experiment to forge a new business model in the face of several obstacles. If the experiment did not fully succeed, it was not for a lack of effort and dedication from its employees. To the end, they steadfastly maintained their enthusiasm and professionalism.
History will judge whether the business plan their company developed was fatally flawed, a victim of circumstance, or both. However, for today, we can acknowledge that had it not been for its employees, that plan would have never seen the light of day.
What every ALPA pilot should remember is that this bold pilot group refused to abandon its union principles of unity and resolve in the face of adversity. They understood that the FLYi transformation was not, and could not merely be, a disguised attempt to win the industry’s “race to the bottom.” Their vision was to help the company build a viable enterprise without relying on slicing their own wages and benefits.
I salute the Independence pilots and their union leaders for their uncompromising performance both on the job and at the bargaining table. The pilots at Independence Air have supported their union, and we will continue to reciprocate that loyalty.
Through jobs and benefits conferences, we will provide them with every possible means of assistance for them to move forward with their lives and careers. We will work to make sure many of you are back in the cockpit soon. For those who choose other paths, I bid you farewell, brothers and sisters. You will be missed, but not forgotten.
ALPA News Release
April 1, 2008
Aloha Pilots Work to Save Their Company
“Today is a sad day for our union,” says Capt. John Prater, ALPA’s president. “Throughout our rich history together, the Aloha pilots have always displayed the highest sense of loyalty and support for this union and their company. ALPA will not only defend their contract rights vigorously and represent them in bankruptcy court, we will give everything we can to help them move forward with their lives and careers. We salute all of the past and present pilots at Aloha.”
I wonder what ALPA President Moak's statement will look like when Comair ends operations on Saturday?
10-11-2012 | 11:15 AM
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So how's life going for everyone else formerly at Comair? Anyone found any promising leads yet? I'm looking at possibly going overseas to do some foreign flying, but so far nothing.
I will say, I've enjoyed spending more time with my family, but I'm going crazy around the house and need to get back into the cockpit.
Btw, stupid question here, but how long does it take to receive your first unemployment check from Kentucky?
I will say, I've enjoyed spending more time with my family, but I'm going crazy around the house and need to get back into the cockpit.
Btw, stupid question here, but how long does it take to receive your first unemployment check from Kentucky?
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10-11-2012 | 12:52 PM
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I was at CVG last week for the first time in years. It was a depressing ghost town.
My best wishes go out the former Comair employees. I have a friend who was an 18 year captain there.
10-11-2012 | 06:10 PM
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So how's life going for everyone else formerly at Comair? Anyone found any promising leads yet? I'm looking at possibly going overseas to do some foreign flying, but so far nothing.
I will say, I've enjoyed spending more time with my family, but I'm going crazy around the house and need to get back into the cockpit.
Btw, stupid question here, but how long does it take to receive your first unemployment check from Kentucky?
I will say, I've enjoyed spending more time with my family, but I'm going crazy around the house and need to get back into the cockpit.
Btw, stupid question here, but how long does it take to receive your first unemployment check from Kentucky?
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