Originally Posted by 756IAHFO (Post 1505303)

I have no idea what this means.....

Originally Posted by 756IAHFO (Post 1505256)

It comes down to experience. Most UAL FOs have not been captain on anything in the past 12 years. Most of the CAL pilots have been a captain either at CAL or at a regional within the past 7 years.

Which pilot do you want making captain decisions?? The one sitting around and comfortable in the right seat and is getting old or the young guy that has recent PIC experience.

Ask passengers this question....

We have now gone to a merit based system, finally. In this case I will be chief pilot soon.

Originally Posted by CousinEddie (Post 1505688)

Fair enough pal. Then we better be asking the folks if pilots who have returned from long term medical leaves after suffering from an unfortunate condition such as yours (particularly at such a young age) should ever be permitted occupy the left seat. Or any seat for that matter.

Originally Posted by Probe (Post 1505698)

Does it read something like this?

"25 year old ex-RJ FO who wasn't making enough money, takes a medical "out" so he can get work to get a second income on the side to supplement his LTD. After a new contract, and several years of additional longevity accrued while on LTD, his pay rate is enough that he can come back, pull gear in the right seat of a 756, and make enough money to pay his bills.
Then brags about it all, and his brilliance, on an online forum.
Airmanship - 5.0
Judgement - 1.0
Credibiliy - 0.0

Recommend field promotion to Chief Pilot."

Originally Posted by Probe (Post 1505698)

Does it read something like this?

"25 year old ex-RJ FO who wasn't making enough money, takes a medical "out" so he can get work to get a second income on the side to supplement his LTD. After a new contract, and several years of additional longevity accrued while on LTD, his pay rate is enough that he can come back, pull gear in the right seat of a 756, and make enough money to pay his bills.
Then brags about it all, and his brilliance, on an online forum.
Airmanship - 5.0
Judgement - 1.0
Credibiliy - 0.0

Recommend field promotion to Chief Pilot."

Originally Posted by Probe (Post 1505141)

I don't think in this case there is a big difference between displacement based training events, and vacancy based training. If a bunch of 767 FO's and Capts bump to 737 Capt, which is the airplane that will be replacing their fleet, in their base, that training event is the same.

If a super junior 737 Captain gets bumped, what is he going to be able to bump too? More than likely a 737 FO, which he is probably still qualified to fly with just a PC in the right seat, or maybe just a few more days of training.

When bumps start higher on the food chain, like during a big furlough, the snowball starts at the top. The snowball gets very big, very fast.

In this case, maybe not so much. IMHO.

I am surprised the company is sitting on that many excess 767 pilots getting paid not to fly. Since they all live in Denver anyway, why not sit around getting paid for nada? I would.

Originally Posted by jsled (Post 1505829)

Me too. It makes me wonder about LOA 23. Reserve Reset. Page 441 of the UPA. Basically, if we (ALPA) don't meet certain rsv ratios, we have to change the rules or pay a chunk of cash. It wouldn't surprise me if this was their stategy. It makes no sense, as they will lose more than they gain........but.....

Sled

Originally Posted by Airhoss (Post 1505855)

I talked to the CP in Denver a couple of days ago. She seemed to think that bumps surpluses were going to have to come sooner than later. But nothing solid from the company yet.

Originally Posted by jsled (Post 1506011)

Good to hear Hoss. I like ol' Bebe. She is good people.

Sled