Compass and Lynx
 

Anyone have any new news on either Lynx or Compass? I saw the web at Compass but have not heard much lately. As for Lynx I know they hired some but any more news of calls lately.

Compass is recruiting although the online application is not up and running yet. There is a link to send your contact info to HR to be contacted once the online service is up and running. They are supposed to start flying MSP-IAD-MSP in the 200 in April. The first EMBs deliver in May.

Any info on how many pilots they might be needing.

Compass? pay scale, mainline sinority#'s , contract

350-400 over the course of the next 18 months. They are getting 36 jets.

I would just refer you to the search feature. I have posted much information about Compass pay and relationship with NWA mainline on previous threads.

how hard is it just to give that info out...no need to be a A$$..

Almost as hard as it is to be civil.

RJ85FO is not a Compasss employee. He has made numerous posts listing Mesaba and Compass information which he spends time researching. He is providing us a service that is not part of his job. The least we can do is respect his efforts on our behalf by using the search engine and not insulting him.

Suggestion: CLick on RJ85FO in upper left of one of his posts then click on "Find More Posts by RJ85FO".

Thanks for the support :)

Where did you hear the April time frame? The guy at AirINC in Jan was predicting Aug. to start flying- unless I missed something.

A$$? Hardly...RJ85FO has given more info on Compass then he had to, a couple times over. RJ85FO has a job (you're lookn' for one) and doesn't have the time to repeat his posts. A$$!!

are you RJ85FO lawyer or something...I don't see the reason why not he would just type the info for our brother pilot was asking for...it wouldn't take him more then a few secs.

SMALL JET (SJ) PARAMETERS OF THE NWA / ALPA RESTRUCTURING TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Highlights of the SJ flying parameters.
1. SJ’s with a certificated seating capacity of 50 seats or less.
• Flown at feeder carriers.
• Unlimited number allowed.
• No limitations on use.
• No limitations on ownership, financing, control, etc.
• No special employment opportunities for furloughed NWA pilots except as provided for the Pinnacle Hiring LOA signed in 2002.
2. SJ’s configured with 51-76 seats not owned, leased, financed, or controlled by NWA and operated at Feeder Carriers flying their own aircraft.
• No limitations on use.
• Must have a certificated seating capacity of 86 seats or less, with the exception that if the CRJ-900LR is operated the maximum seating certification level is 90 seats.
• Limited to 55 aircraft. This total includes the existing 35 Mesaba Avros, which these aircraft are intended to replace.
• The 55 limit may be exceeded on a 1:1 basis with the “entering into service” of a 77-110 seat configured SJ to be flown at NWA mainline. The pay rates and work rules for the 77-110 seat mainline SJ are covered later.
• Furloughed NWA pilots are entitled to 5 new hire jobs at the Feeder Carrier operating the aircraft.
• The Feeder Carrier’s furloughed pilots have first right to any jobs at their airline.
• The furloughed NWA pilots employed at the Feeder Carrier would work under the terms of that carrier’s pilot contract.
3. SJ’s configured with 51-76 seats which are owned, leased, or financed by NWA and operated at Feeder Carriers.
• All parameters are the same as the previous section, and are included in the 55 aircraft limit, except the employment opportunities for furloughed NWA pilots.
• Furloughed NWA pilots would then be entitled to ½ of the Captain and ½ of the First Officer positions created to operate the aircraft provided by NWA. (Except at Mesaba, where there are already pilots operating 35 Avros, which will be replaced.)
• The furloughed NWA pilots employed at the Feeder Carrier would work under the terms of that carrier’s pilot contract.
4. SJ’s configured with 51-76 seats which are flown at a separate wholly owned subsidiary/affiliate of NWA (called “SJet” for now”).
• No limitations on use.
• Must have a certificated seating capacity of 86 seats or less, with the exception that if the CRJ-900LR is operated the maximum seating certification level is 90 seats.
• Limited to 90 total aircraft, which is inclusive of the 55 aircraft limit for the Feeder Carrier flying.
• The 90 aircraft limit may be exceeded on a 1:1 basis with the “entering into service” of a 77-110 seat configured SJ to be flown at NWA mainline.
• Furloughed NWA pilots have the first right to the jobs at “SJet”, but will be on a separate seniority list.
• There would be a “flow up / flow down” between pilots at “SJet” and NWA, including new hire pilots at SJet and NWA. The flow up / down would be subject to metering limitations.
• NWA would be allowed to sell “SJet” after 10 77-110 seat configured Small Jets “are in active service” at NWA mainline.
• If the successor owner of “SJet” does not comply with the Flow Up / Down provisions, the number of 51-76 seat SJs being flown by Feeder Carriers would be required to be reduced to a baseline of 55 aircraft.
• The pay rates and work rules for the “SJet” flying are covered later.
• Note: the trigger for NWA to outsource up to 90 76 seat configured aircraft is dependent upon maintaining the flow up/down process.
5. SJ’s configured with 77-110 seats (118 certificated) would be flown at NWA Mainline at the previously mentioned ratios.
• 1:1 ratio above 55 76 seat SJs operated by Feeder Carriers which are not subsidiaries of NWA.
• 1:1 ratio above 90 76 seat SJs operated by NWA subsidiary “SJet” and other Feeder Carriers.
• Pay rates and work rules for this group are included later and would not include any aircraft with a certified seating capacity greater than 118, or any series of an aircraft type already operated by NWA, such as the 318, B717, etc.
6. A mainline narrowbody fleet threshold (floor) would be established one year after emergence from bankruptcy.

PAYRATES. Furloughed pilots electing to fly at SJet will start out at Year 2 pay as a Captain, Year 4 pay as a First Officer, or their actual NWA Year of Service if less. 1% annual raises beginning 6/1/2008.
YEARS OF SERVICE CAPT FO
1 $60.41 23.18
2 $62.41 33.68
3 $64.53 35.83
4 $66.52 37.29
5 $68.55 38.25
6 $70.65 39.18
7 $72.66 40.07
8 $74.88 40.88
9 $77.41 41.06
10 $80.01 41.18
11 $82.45 41.18
12 $85.01 41.18
13 $87.58 41.18
14 $90.24 41.18
15 $92.78 41.18
16 $95.16 41.18
17 $97.45 41.18
18 $99.73 41.18

Not his lawyer. Have never met him. Don't work for same company. He's in MSP. I'm in Key West. My opinion - he's one of the most "professional pilots" that participates in this forum.

In addition to his answer this morning, there are about 80 Mesaba related posts and 21 related to Compass. He has provided a goldmine of information for those willing to take the time to search.

You're right, we should all just spend our time repeating and retyping information for those that are too lazy or inept to figure out the search function. That would definitely increase the value of this site and others like it as resources to those seeking information on the industry. I'm sure it would never get dull having to wade through countless threads about the same topic...:rolleyes: