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06-21-2013 | 07:16 PM
#552
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Unfortunately, the payscale on this website is accurate...rounded to the nearest dollar. Lakes pilots have been working without a contract for 5 years and counting...with the same pay. The pilot group, which is represented by the Teamsters, is currently attempting to be released from mediation. They are also soliciting other representation, however, I don't believe that ALPA is an option, so I don't know who else that leaves.
One of the major problems IMO is the general apathy of the pilot group. Most are hired with low time, and figure they will only stay until they get 1,000 PIC...which only takes about 3 years. The most senior pilot on the seniority list probably has only been with the company for about 6 years, and even they feel they have been there a couple of years too long. This revolving door is a management's dream as far as contract negotiations are concerned. Fuel prices combined with the already thin profit margins associated with providing Essential Air Service flying have only hurt the cause for the pilots.
Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? I don't think so.
One of the major problems IMO is the general apathy of the pilot group. Most are hired with low time, and figure they will only stay until they get 1,000 PIC...which only takes about 3 years. The most senior pilot on the seniority list probably has only been with the company for about 6 years, and even they feel they have been there a couple of years too long. This revolving door is a management's dream as far as contract negotiations are concerned. Fuel prices combined with the already thin profit margins associated with providing Essential Air Service flying have only hurt the cause for the pilots.
Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? I don't think so.
06-22-2013 | 07:19 AM
#554
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06-22-2013 | 08:35 AM
#555
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06-22-2013 | 08:49 AM
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06-22-2013 | 09:02 AM
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06-22-2013 | 11:31 AM
#558
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Originally Posted by iflythewest:1432536
Is it true that 2 bros were parked due to lack of pilots?
Although, I did hear that xjt and skw pax out of ISN and DIK are not happy with their new jet service that they tried so hard to get, so consequently our loads have been increasing.
06-22-2013 | 12:07 PM
#559
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06-22-2013 | 12:14 PM
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