ASA DTW 700/900 Base Rumor
02-12-2011 | 07:04 PM
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The 700 pairings are terrible too. Naps are nearly gone and there isn't one overnight over 24 hours anymore. There are ton's of long sit's in crappy airports like OMA and MLI. I'm highly leaning towards bidding down to the 200 but like I said... about the greener grass.
02-12-2011 | 08:43 PM
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Usually that is the case. I was fortunate enough at the end of 2009 to get an award from 700 FO to 200 FO. The company does not have to allow such a move but can so choose if they want to play nice.
02-13-2011 | 01:02 PM
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Also, you'd be amazed at the number of people here that consider flying the 200,700,900 by one pilot group "unsafe"
02-13-2011 | 02:30 PM
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Dual qual would be a huge positive for the company, which typically ends up being a negative for the pilot group. I think it will eventually happen and when it does there better be language against paying primary 700 pilots' vacation and sick time at 50 seat pay rates because that would be a big plus and a cost savings/concession.
02-13-2011 | 02:37 PM
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Dual qual would be a huge positive for the company, which typically ends up being a negative for the pilot group. I think it will eventually happen and when it does there better be language against paying primary 700 pilots' vacation and sick time at 50 seat pay rates because that would be a big plus and a cost savings/concession.
02-13-2011 | 02:39 PM
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02-13-2011 | 04:40 PM
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Yea!! More work and less pay, I'm all for it! That'll get rid of another 50-80 pilot positions (rough estimate), FOs get to wait longer to upgrade, 1/3 of the pilot group takes a pay cut for the other 2/3, and, you're responsible for more limitations, all for less money. What's not to like? Oh wait, let me guess, this will be a blended rate, not the over-ride method, still, 1/3 of the group gets to subsidize 2/3 of the group, the company will love this all in the name of 'better' pairings. Sign us up!
As far a upgrades, there will be enough movement over the next 3 to 5 years that upgrade time won't be a problem. Finding new hires to fly the schedule will be the company's problem
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