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02-15-2009, 03:47 PM
#391
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Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: G550 & CL300 PIC
Posts: 369
Originally Posted by piper338
No, they're not.... I lost a JS on American because the gate agent didn't know how to work their computer system, and they wouldn't listen to me.
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02-16-2009, 03:36 PM
#393
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Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: DTW 717A
Posts: 1,099
New occurence policy question:
Pilot dependability FIL states:
SO, are they now once again counting late-check ins the same as just calling out sick?
I wasn't here when that was going on a few years ago, but I've heard that many people just called sick right before checking in, under the assumption that they might as well if you get an occurence either way.
Curious if any of you have heard discussion on this topic?
Pilot dependability FIL states:
"Occurence: Any accountable absence, including but not limited to a missed flight/trip/assignment or late check-in."
I wasn't here when that was going on a few years ago, but I've heard that many people just called sick right before checking in, under the assumption that they might as well if you get an occurence either way.
Curious if any of you have heard discussion on this topic?
02-16-2009, 07:23 PM
#394
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: DHC-8 100/300 CA
Posts: 238
I heard this too. Guys who were running behind would call in sick and get a few days off vs. going to work and getting the same punishment. They changed it to make it a minor offense. Lately, I've seen that as long as the flight leaves on time they don't even notice a late check-in.
02-16-2009, 08:15 PM
#395
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Joined APC: Feb 2006
Posts: 261
Originally Posted by mjarosz
Guys who were running behind would call in sick and get a few days off vs. going to work and getting the same punishment.
02-18-2009, 07:25 AM
#396
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Joined APC: Feb 2008
Position: bar stool
Posts: 771
Last month there were a total of 40 positions at LGA, or 40 schedules for the month. (February)
Now for March they're at 37, with only 7 reserve lines, as opposed to the usual 10. Do they already have the furlough numbers and just forgot to tell us or something?
Now for March they're at 37, with only 7 reserve lines, as opposed to the usual 10. Do they already have the furlough numbers and just forgot to tell us or something?
02-18-2009, 07:37 AM
#398
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Total positions to be had, both reserve and lines.
40 down to 37 at LGA
40 down to 38 at SBY
26 down to 25 at CHO
23 down to 22 at EWN
44 down to 41 at MDT
49 down to 46 at ROA
That equals a total of 13 less positions or schedules to be had, system wide, for the month of March, in contrast to February. Then just looked at it again, and didnt take into account any LOA or medical leaves or anything.
Wierd as nothing has been announced yet, and they have to give 30 days notice for furlough via the contract I believe? What a crap-shoot.
40 down to 37 at LGA
40 down to 38 at SBY
26 down to 25 at CHO
23 down to 22 at EWN
44 down to 41 at MDT
49 down to 46 at ROA
That equals a total of 13 less positions or schedules to be had, system wide, for the month of March, in contrast to February. Then just looked at it again, and didnt take into account any LOA or medical leaves or anything.
Wierd as nothing has been announced yet, and they have to give 30 days notice for furlough via the contract I believe? What a crap-shoot.
Last edited by stoki; 02-18-2009 at 08:06 AM.
02-18-2009, 02:26 PM
#400
Kerbal Rocket Surgeon
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Position: DTW 717A
Posts: 1,099
Originally Posted by stoki
and they have to give 30 days notice for furlough via the contract I believe?
If you are facing a furlough, might want to cash in those vacation days too - not being a doomsayer but who knows how long this company (or any) will last right now.
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