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#101

AxialFlow , 11-22-2011 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver Driver

We can get the ball rolling and pass this thing (so it may be used as leverage against other operators in the future...) or vote it down and work under the current pay/rules for another year or two until another TA is on the table that could potentially be less (and potentially be better...) than what we have up for vote now. This TA is up for amendment in 2014, it's a short duration contract. (Are their provisions in this contract to incentivise management to come to the table and negotiate a new contract in 2014? Or is it open ended so management can drag their feet a la Pinnacle?) It's a ton better than what we have now and those of us still here in 2014 will have an opportunity to make gains on it during the next set of negotiations. (if the company is still around for a next set of negotiations)

Just food for thought...

#102

Floridaflipper , 11-24-2011 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingreasemnky

When was your first TA negotiated? There is a lot more that comes into play than you think. The economy and the status of mainline you fly for at the time of negotiation are big players. Your first contract was negotiated before 9-11 and a lot of other things that changed the industry we have today. We at Colgan only got the contract we did because of Mesaba and like many people have said already, this is probably the contract we would have ended up with.

Well, we did negotiate a contract post 9-11 that was a world better than Contract '97. I only quoted Contract '97 because that was when we were primarily a turboprop operator.

Every one needs to stop using 9-11, the price of oil, bad economy, etc as an excuse to lower your expectations. Don't worry, management will find a way to make money even if your work groups get paid and treated well.

#103

Floridaflipper , 11-24-2011 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SLIbandit

Hey Juice, just let the regional lifer's be just that: lifers. I hope floppy likes his new Jerry-rigged SureJet contract....

So, as long as you are not a lifer, it is OK to go to a company and get abused and taken advantage of just so you can get your PIC and get out?

Circumstances change in everyone's lives that make them make the decisions that they do. I simply can't afford to take the pay cut that is required at most places. If you would have told me that I would be at XJT for 13 years when I first got hired, I never would have believed you.

If everyone went into a regional job with the mindset that they may have to be there for a minimum of 10 years, I guarantee you people would not apply to some of these places.

#104

starvinmarvin , 11-26-2011 12:18 PM

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Anybody interview with Commutair recently?
I have an interview coming up shortly and I would like to get some insight from somebody who went through it recently. I have already read the gouges that are available on the net, but I would like to have any additional info that can improve my chances.
PM me if you guys have anything useful for me. Thnx

#105

Crawl , 11-26-2011 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by starvinmarvin

Interviewed a year ago and the gouges online were spot on. I don't believe it's changed much. Standard interview questions, short written of ATP questions (no figures), a few questions about some Jepp charts. Probably the most laid back of all the interviews you can go to. Speaking of which, if you can get a job somewhere else, I would recommend you go there... unless C5 has some great quality that you don't think you can find somewhere else!

#106

starvinmarvin , 11-26-2011 06:11 PM

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That's what I thought. Thanks man.

#107

featheredprop , 11-27-2011 07:06 AM

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At the iinterview you will be shown an approach plate and finger fly it . I had studied the approach plate before the interview but the plate at interview was either a poor copy or the hold was changed so make sure you look carefully at the plate before describing the hold entry
This was a while ago so I cannot really remember the specifics . The interviewers will make you feel very comfortable at the interview .Also know the different airspeed colors on the AS indicator and what they mean May sound dumb if you havent flown steam gauges recently it might trip you up .best luck on the interview!!

#108

newarkblows , 11-27-2011 07:21 AM

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Commutair might be a small airline but they are flying big airplanes. 50 seat props are nothing to look down your nose at. Their contract will definitely have an impact on the industry. From an outsider looking in it appears they are rushing you guys into signing this contract for a potential sale or merger. I would think that this rushing would give you guys a little bit of leverage. Vote yes and get this short term pay raise or vote no and see if they are desperate to come to an agreement.

I think you guys deserve better.

#109

DirectTo , 11-27-2011 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by newarkblows

I think you guys deserve better.

Well we'll find out sometime after Tuesday at 10 when voting ends.

On the interview you'll so finger fly between two points on a low alt enroute chart...make sure you know everything on it.

The airspeed indicator thing featheredprop mentioned is new to me, never heard anyone mention that. It'd be pretty pointless considering none of that is on the Dash (maybe a relic from the 1900 days).

#110

featheredprop , 11-27-2011 10:39 AM

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I interviewed with P F He made it clear that being a CFI was a desirable trait for new hires ...I was not one .I geared all my interview prep toward 121 ops .He was more interested in basic stuff that CFI's were familiar with .