WARN letters issued to MX
11-18-2020 | 06:15 PM
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I do not work for SWA. I do know that Northwest and Delta used contractors extensively in the mid 2000s with no ill effects. They accomplished this with many more types in their inventory. It seems like a very easy way for SWA to save money. The 737 is relatively simple to learn and there is a plethora of hungry mechanics right now.
11-18-2020 | 06:33 PM
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LUVs AMFA covered mechanics are grossly over paid. I don't know how much job protection is in their contract. I do know that these MX can be replaced with contractors at half the rate. A singular fleet makes transitioning people from street to ramp a mere two week ordeal.
11-18-2020 | 07:53 PM
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weekends off? Nope...
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Seems as if their contract protects them from furlough if any work is being outsourced...which it currently is.
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11-19-2020 | 08:19 AM
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From: cpt 737
I do not work for SWA. I do know that Northwest and Delta used contractors extensively in the mid 2000s with no ill effects. They accomplished this with many more types in their inventory. It seems like a very easy way for SWA to save money. The 737 is relatively simple to learn and there is a plethora of hungry mechanics right now.
Btw I think they messed with the wrong group in this case. These guys just took 7 years to get a new contract. I dont feel that they are willing to help out right now. I hope they fax them back a middle finger.
11-19-2020 | 08:33 AM
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I do not work for SWA. I do know that Northwest and Delta used contractors extensively in the mid 2000s with no ill effects. They accomplished this with many more types in their inventory. It seems like a very easy way for SWA to save money. The 737 is relatively simple to learn and there is a plethora of hungry mechanics right now.
11-19-2020 | 09:14 AM
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I do not work for SWA. I do know that Northwest and Delta used contractors extensively in the mid 2000s with no ill effects. They accomplished this with many more types in their inventory. It seems like a very easy way for SWA to save money. The 737 is relatively simple to learn and there is a plethora of hungry mechanics right now.
I am not sure WN saved any money jacking with The MX contract for 7 years. Seems the FAA got wind of a lot of information that I would have found hard to be seen with the naked eye. JMO .
11-19-2020 | 09:33 AM
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11-19-2020 | 10:27 AM
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11-19-2020 | 01:43 PM
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It looks like the SWA union covered guys are in relatively good shape. I would be nervous as an airline mechanic knowing that I could be replaced by any 18Y/O with an A&P and/or two weeks of training.. Delta has and probably will forsake its frontline employees just to keep them on their toes. These people voted down unionization after all the 911 fallout so they will be easy to manipulate.
11-19-2020 | 02:10 PM
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That was a dumb statement. I'm aware of the reference to a previous post and it didn't require "research". I was wondering what "Jesus" had to do with it. And yes, before you send me to the library for more study, I also understand the low-rate culture and why folks talk that way. I was being snarky.
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