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02-10-2015, 07:34 PM
#8781
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Originally Posted by skypilot35
Thank you for the clarification RickAir777. Much appreciated.
My point, if I were trying to make one, is that most guys / gals at OO recognize they will never be rich working here. The majority of pilots who have been here for awhile have enjoyed a decent schedule and have earned a livable wage as they should. However, the current schedules are inefficient. The inefficiencies are negatively impacting the QOL for senior pilots (and of course the junior ones). In a few months when these pilots time out, the poor scheduling practices will negatively impact their pocket book.
I understand there are difficulties associated with writing efficient schedules. I understand the scheduling software is antiquated. I understand OO doesn't get a good lead time from DL, UA, AA and it's difficult to develop efficient schedules. I understand FAR 117 is difficult. I understand. But I do not care that it is difficult.
Shooting a single engine non-precision approach to minimums is difficult, but I guarantee their is not one pilot among us who would call in and say, "Hey, this is really hard so you're SOL." We as pilots do our job.
As someone who is likely to be subjected the inefficiencies associated with scheduling in the near future I expect those given the responsibility of writing an efficient schedule to DO THEIR JOB!
The result of Anita not doing her job is the guys who have been here for 20 years submitting applications. Maybe that's the plan.
My point, if I were trying to make one, is that most guys / gals at OO recognize they will never be rich working here. The majority of pilots who have been here for awhile have enjoyed a decent schedule and have earned a livable wage as they should. However, the current schedules are inefficient. The inefficiencies are negatively impacting the QOL for senior pilots (and of course the junior ones). In a few months when these pilots time out, the poor scheduling practices will negatively impact their pocket book.
I understand there are difficulties associated with writing efficient schedules. I understand the scheduling software is antiquated. I understand OO doesn't get a good lead time from DL, UA, AA and it's difficult to develop efficient schedules. I understand FAR 117 is difficult. I understand. But I do not care that it is difficult.
Shooting a single engine non-precision approach to minimums is difficult, but I guarantee their is not one pilot among us who would call in and say, "Hey, this is really hard so you're SOL." We as pilots do our job.
As someone who is likely to be subjected the inefficiencies associated with scheduling in the near future I expect those given the responsibility of writing an efficient schedule to DO THEIR JOB!
The result of Anita not doing her job is the guys who have been here for 20 years submitting applications. Maybe that's the plan.
And MF anything wrong with bolding the first name of a non-public SkyWest employee.
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02-10-2015, 07:47 PM
#8782
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Originally Posted by WhoCares
^It's worth repeating.
And MF anything wrong with bolding the first name of a non-public SkyWest employee.
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And MF anything wrong with bolding the first name of a non-public SkyWest employee.
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02-10-2015, 07:49 PM
#8783
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Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate
Completely missing the point...Throwing someone's name around in a forum that is available to any Tom Dick and Harry is not a good move on your part. I really doubt that you would like your name thrown around in random forums either...Thus the reason you choose to keep under a screen name and not reveal yourself. Think about that for a second...
The pilots at SkyWest would like better schedules. Please resign.
Thanks.
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02-10-2015, 07:50 PM
#8784
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Originally Posted by skypilot35
Can you say MF on APC?
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02-10-2015, 08:16 PM
#8785
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This is a Haiku, I think. Second attempt.
Schedules do not improve.
Anita can't be excused.
Should we stay and lose?
Schedules do not improve.
Anita can't be excused.
Should we stay and lose?
Last edited by skypilot35; 02-10-2015 at 08:27 PM.
02-11-2015, 04:35 AM
#8786
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Posts: 208
Originally Posted by skypilot35
This is a Haiku, I think. Second attempt.
Schedules do not improve.
Anita can't be excused.
Should we stay and lose?
Schedules do not improve.
Anita can't be excused.
Should we stay and lose?
02-11-2015, 04:44 AM
#8787
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Posts: 615
Got it. Pays to be able to count to 5. Thanks.
Schedules don't improve.
Anita can't be excused.
Should we stay and lose?
Schedules don't improve.
Anita can't be excused.
Should we stay and lose?
02-11-2015, 07:04 AM
#8788
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Posts: 613
Originally Posted by NVUS
Probably didn't answer your question. But that's my opinion of things.
We used to be unique and the Mom and Pop was part of that difference. We still have great employees but AS and JO are not part of that group in my opinion. We can't keep doing what we have done for the past 40 years and hopefully some new ideas will come from this shakeup. Despite my negativity at times, I do think SW has something going on with the 175. We are trying to shut down the EMB, keep the CRJ going and ramp up the 175 while keeping our partners happy. We are behind the hiring curve, but at least it sounds like we realize that now. Hopefully we will be able to keep filling the classes, but we need to figure out what we can do to set us apart from the rest. Maybe it will be as simple as keeping the lights on long enough to outlast the rest?
02-11-2015, 10:12 AM
#8789
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Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate
WhoCares I am sure crew scheduling would prefer you go and work at a Hot Topic or Hollister. Because obviously that is about where your mental level is....
Thanks.
Thanks.
Given your rabid defense of Anita, my guess is you have not.
These issues are fixable. These practices reduce the efficiency of this airline and are having a negative effect on the morale of its pilot group. As a pilot, I expect nothing more than the individuals in charge of scheduling to DO THEIR JOB! I realize that may take an extra effort, but I see the guys / gals on the line putting in the extra effort every day. DO YOUR JOB!!!!!!
02-11-2015, 11:19 AM
#8790
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Originally Posted by Mercyful Fate
Never once did I defend anyone, or justify anything. You need a freaking vacation...
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