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I've talked to a number of senior captains and there's a good mix of reduced line holders, long call, and LOAs. There's a bunch of guys that picked up 300% like there's no tomorrow in previous months that would like to make 40 hours to sit at home and watch paint dry.
The FOs are another matter due to all the complainging about LOA 4 going away that's been going on for the last few months. Welcome to aviation, hope you have a 6 month furlough fund (because you'll need it once a decade). I really feel bad for the Aussies because they're about to get effectively fired and I'm not sure how much the Union/Company can protect them from their Visa's getting pulled.
Why didn't you throw your hat in the ring when the FO rep was up for vote a few months ago? HE WASN'T EVEN ON THE BALLOT AND GOT IN VIA A WRITE IN CAMPAIGN! Shows you how much the pilot group cared about this position.
IMO, JS has a keen business sense and CEO type personality that is willing to do what's necessary in order to get the best deal available. He wasn't squeamish about what they did and owned it like a good leader would.
The crew room is definitely buzzing, but it's not because they sold the pilot group to management for a sack of glass beads.
There's multiple descriptions of the Q&A out there. I didn't even try and found 3...
Talking like a true union rep. I don’t know what crew room you been sitting in or what one friend you have since your a lifer, but people definitely are bad mouthing them (and you). If the company offers a out for everyone keep jobs, who would not take that? These Aussies are gonna get screwed along with everyone on lower half of seniority list so you, JS, EB, and RM can live comfortable.Originally Posted by JediCheese
We lose 60% of our flying and you expect there to not be furloughs? I'm not sure what world you're in. I'm amazed we still have jobs! I fully expected to get Compass'ed and be looking for a new job at the end of month.I've talked to a number of senior captains and there's a good mix of reduced line holders, long call, and LOAs. There's a bunch of guys that picked up 300% like there's no tomorrow in previous months that would like to make 40 hours to sit at home and watch paint dry.
The FOs are another matter due to all the complainging about LOA 4 going away that's been going on for the last few months. Welcome to aviation, hope you have a 6 month furlough fund (because you'll need it once a decade). I really feel bad for the Aussies because they're about to get effectively fired and I'm not sure how much the Union/Company can protect them from their Visa's getting pulled.
Why didn't you throw your hat in the ring when the FO rep was up for vote a few months ago? HE WASN'T EVEN ON THE BALLOT AND GOT IN VIA A WRITE IN CAMPAIGN! Shows you how much the pilot group cared about this position.
IMO, JS has a keen business sense and CEO type personality that is willing to do what's necessary in order to get the best deal available. He wasn't squeamish about what they did and owned it like a good leader would.
The crew room is definitely buzzing, but it's not because they sold the pilot group to management for a sack of glass beads.
There's multiple descriptions of the Q&A out there. I didn't even try and found 3...
You tell me what airline has decided to furlough during this so top half can live “comfortable” while bottom half gets sent packing? The mainlines have taken what the company offered. But then again, the reps are lifers, including you jeddi.