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12-18-2023, 06:14 AM
#11
SDQ Base Chief
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: 320 CA
Posts: 5,607
Originally Posted by vegabondpilot
1) Yeah, they'll take whatever you owe from the next paycheck. If you go several months without flying, I hear they'll call you and ask what's up and ask you to start paying to cover benefits. But, I haven't done this.
2) I think you can, yes. But, don't quote me on that one. Our bennies are actually pretty good here. I'd use ours over something like VA healthcare, for example.
2) I think you can, yes. But, don't quote me on that one. Our bennies are actually pretty good here. I'd use ours over something like VA healthcare, for example.
12-18-2023, 06:31 AM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2011
Posts: 147
No pay until you do your bounces. I used a couple sick days during those times to cover the cost of health insurance. No phone calls or explanation asked. The DTZ would have been worthless without the Reserve Grid language.
Hope the Bluemeisters get it. If I want a 60' Benneteau, I'll work the hours for it not hope in one hand and poop in the other for a PS check.
Hope the Bluemeisters get it. If I want a 60' Benneteau, I'll work the hours for it not hope in one hand and poop in the other for a PS check.
12-18-2023, 07:29 AM
#13
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2022
Position: Switch it up
Posts: 81
Originally Posted by Hugh Betcha
The DTZ would have been worthless without the Reserve Grid language.
Every other major airline (except JetBlue go figure) has DTZ. But, they effectively can't because the grid won't allow it. Requiring the month to start 75% green forces the company to adequetly staff the airline. This creates a bunch of positive effects regarding sched flexibility, ability to earn extra if you want, take time off if you want, and actually decent trips end up in open time b/c it's so easy to drop/pickup stuff. The grid rules must survive into the JCBA. Any contract without them is a NO vote from me and I might even quit over it.
12-18-2023, 07:52 AM
#14
SDQ Base Chief
Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: 320 CA
Posts: 5,607
Originally Posted by vegabondpilot
The grid language is the key.
Every other major airline (except JetBlue go figure) has DTZ. But, they effectively can't because the grid won't allow it. Requiring the month to start 75% green forces the company to adequetly staff the airline. This creates a bunch of positive effects regarding sched flexibility, ability to earn extra if you want, take time off if you want, and actually decent trips end up in open time b/c it's so easy to drop/pickup stuff. The grid rules must survive into the JCBA. Any contract without them is a NO vote from me and I might even quit over it.
Every other major airline (except JetBlue go figure) has DTZ. But, they effectively can't because the grid won't allow it. Requiring the month to start 75% green forces the company to adequetly staff the airline. This creates a bunch of positive effects regarding sched flexibility, ability to earn extra if you want, take time off if you want, and actually decent trips end up in open time b/c it's so easy to drop/pickup stuff. The grid rules must survive into the JCBA. Any contract without them is a NO vote from me and I might even quit over it.
12-18-2023, 10:18 AM
#16
That/It/Thang
Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,848
Originally Posted by vegabondpilot
The grid language is the key.
Every other major airline (except JetBlue go figure) has DTZ. But, they effectively can't because the grid won't allow it. Requiring the month to start 75% green forces the company to adequetly staff the airline. This creates a bunch of positive effects regarding sched flexibility, ability to earn extra if you want, take time off if you want, and actually decent trips end up in open time b/c it's so easy to drop/pickup stuff. The grid rules must survive into the JCBA. Any contract without them is a NO vote from me and I might even quit over it.
Every other major airline (except JetBlue go figure) has DTZ. But, they effectively can't because the grid won't allow it. Requiring the month to start 75% green forces the company to adequetly staff the airline. This creates a bunch of positive effects regarding sched flexibility, ability to earn extra if you want, take time off if you want, and actually decent trips end up in open time b/c it's so easy to drop/pickup stuff. The grid rules must survive into the JCBA. Any contract without them is a NO vote from me and I might even quit over it.
12-18-2023, 10:47 AM
#17
Bluediver the REAL deal
Joined APC: Jul 2022
Posts: 331
Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo
I’ll second this and add; our grid rules have been fought and won in arbitration. Having the language is nice, having it held up with an arbitrator setting precedent, even better.
12-18-2023, 10:51 AM
#18
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2022
Posts: 767
Originally Posted by CincoDeMayo
I’ll second this and add; our grid rules have been fought and won in arbitration. Having the language is nice, having it held up with an arbitrator setting precedent, even better.
The OP needs to go look some stuff up. The horse is so beaten.
12-18-2023, 11:38 AM
#19
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2014
Position: Da Bus, Left
Posts: 1,513
Originally Posted by Bluediver
All while Pi$$ing all over your reserves.
12-18-2023, 01:09 PM
#20
The REAL Bluedriver
Joined APC: Sep 2011
Position: Airbus Capt
Posts: 6,889
Originally Posted by Tranquility
That didn't come along till C2018. The grid arbitration happened long before. Reserve used to be a sweet gig here, just ask Meatballs....err ahhh, Chimpy.
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