Originally Posted by KVGT CFI
(Post 3448991)
something else to watch out for is the friendly CS who puts you on the direct flight to base on your JA day, “so you don’t have to connect”. Contract says first available flight back to base, not shortest. I caught it and my JA day went from 5 to 9.8TFP by holding them to the contract on this one.
This is next level contract stuff. Take my advice, though, don't get it corrected to a double DH and then try to get released with the same scheduler. They act like you are stealing their kids' lunch money. I had to talk to a sup, go on extended hold, and the whole process took about 30 minutes before they finally agreed with me. Get it corrected to double DH, thank the scheduler, then call back and talk to someone else in a couple of minutes to get released. |
Originally Posted by e6bpilot
(Post 3449152)
This is next level contract stuff.
Take my advice, though, don't get it corrected to a double DH and then try to get released with the same scheduler. They act like you are stealing their kids' lunch money. I had to talk to a sup, go on extended hold, and the whole process took about 30 minutes before they finally agreed with me. Get it corrected to double DH, thank the scheduler, then call back and talk to someone else in a couple of minutes to get released. |
TFP
Question, is there a method/reason that TFP is used instead of block/credit hours?
Also, is there a commuter policy? What’s the per diem rate? Does SWAPA take dues? Who funds it? TIA!! |
I called out scheduling last night and was actually deemed correct. A reserve on the last day returning to domicile that gets JA’d into an overnight CAN DECLINE IT. Stand up for yourselves.
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Originally Posted by TheFly
(Post 3449557)
Question, is there a method/reason that TFP is used instead of block/credit hours?
Also, is there a commuter policy?
What’s the per diem rate? Does SWAPA take dues? Who funds it? |
1% vs I believe 1.85% at ALPA carriers. Better value for money I’d say as well.
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Originally Posted by Dirkkdiggler
(Post 3449681)
1% vs I believe 1.85% at ALPA carriers. Better value for money I’d say as well.
It'd be hard for SWAPA to do worse. |
I believe probies pay .5 percent.
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Anyone got a rough timeline of first week of Indoc? Is the spouse dinner the night before the first day or the night of first day? Do we participate in the new hire parade I see all over social media (please say no)? Anything you wish you brought or had? Any advice?
may be getting ahead of myself here: can I trade trips on probation? Will people take reserve trips? One of my coworkers was sharing some of his tips to trade/ELITT (similar to what I’ve read in this forum) and it seemed pretty exciting. thanks for the help. Researched as much of this as I could! |
Originally Posted by bobble
(Post 3449726)
Anyone got a rough timeline of first week of Indoc? Is the spouse dinner the night before the first day or the night of first day? Do we participate in the new hire parade I see all over social media (please say no)? Anything you wish you brought or had? Any advice?
may be getting ahead of myself here: can I trade trips on probation? Will people take reserve trips? One of my coworkers was sharing some of his tips to trade/ELITT (similar to what I’ve read in this forum) and it seemed pretty exciting. thanks for the help. Researched as much of this as I could! Yes, you can trade and vote as well. As for advice, try to have fun. Go with the flow and don’t overthink it. Study the subjects at hand. |
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