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12-12-2016 | 08:58 PM

#171

Whaledrivr

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Originally Posted by Flybynight101

What's the commute like to ANC?

The commute to ANC blows.
Ask anyone who does it. They will tell you it is the most stressful part of their job.

12-13-2016 | 04:13 AM

#172

G550Guy

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Originally Posted by Whaledrivr

The commute to ANC blows.
Ask anyone who does it. They will tell you it is the most stressful part of their job.

If the company places a newhire in ANC, do they pay for the move up there or is that on the pilot? Also, isn't there a monthly override for ANC based pilots, or did that go away?

Thanks...

12-13-2016 | 04:23 AM

#173

CactusCrew

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Quote:

Originally Posted by G550Guy

If the company places a newhire in ANC, do they pay for the move up there or is that on the pilot? Also, isn't there a monthly override for ANC based pilots, or did that go away?

Thanks...

New hires have not gotten ANC in years. Most likely will not change in the foreseeable future. That being said, a new hire will now bid for fleet/domicile based on available vacancies. Seniority is based on age, with a tie being determined by last four of social security number.

The company will pay for a move to ANC when it is their poor planning that causes a displacement. This has occurred in the past via displacement/realignment bids. Once again, paid moves are unlikely in the foreseeable future.

An ANC override ? That's news to me. If we EVER had one, it went away ALONG time ago. But I'm new here, so maybe it was before I was in ANC ... pre 2007ish ???

12-13-2016 | 05:14 AM

#174

G550Guy

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Originally Posted by CactusCrew

An ANC override ? That's news to me. If we EVER had one, it went away ALONG time ago. But I'm new here, so maybe it was before I was in ANC ... pre 2007ish ???

Maybe I was thinking about a tax advantage to living there or something? Or maybe I just need another cup of coffee..

ANC is beautiful, been there a bunch for fuel stops... I'd take that place and the commute over a NYC domicile any day of the week.

12-13-2016 | 05:52 AM

#175

FTFF

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From: Retired from APC.

A small handful of newhires got ANC MD in late 2015 early 2016 but were displaced out this spring/summer.

12-13-2016 | 06:35 AM

#176

Commando

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Originally Posted by cougar

More than likely will have 3 747-8's by end of next year, with 5 still arriving in 2018.

Is this a Rumor? Or good intel? Would be nice if they would put a Domicile in SDF!!! We need the old wood to Bid it!! lol- Stagnation in SDF is getting old.

With 8 Airframes by the end of 2018, maybe there is a chance of SDF 747. One can dream.

Because the commute up to Alaska Blows!!!!!!!

12-13-2016 | 07:04 AM

#177

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Originally Posted by G550Guy

If the company places a newhire in ANC, do they pay for the move up there or is that on the pilot? Also, isn't there a monthly override for ANC based pilots, or did that go away?

Thanks...

No, UPS will not pay for any new hire to move a domicile. If a current pilot is displaced out of their domicile there are contract provisions to pay for the move. Also there is no override for the ANC domicile.

12-13-2016 | 07:35 AM

#178

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From: Retired from APC.

Maybe he is referring to that deal where Alaska residents get a bit of pocket change thrown at them every year, I think from the oil companies...

12-13-2016 | 07:36 AM

#179

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Originally Posted by whalesurfer

Maybe ..or maybe not.
About eight years ago I flew with a guy who was absolutely adamant about retiring at 58. He wouldn't stay here a day longer. Period!
Then he said the same about leaving at 60. This time he really meant it!
Not a day over 63 he said over a few beers!! He'd had enough of this crap!
...He ended up leaving at ..65.
Well, a week or so before his birthday.

Don't blame him at all. When the time comes reality always kicks in and people remind themselves that this is a very well paid part-time job. Most end up revising their retirement plans and I wouldn't be surprised if the same happens after the next year's bonus payout.

___
:-(

Sorry, but I think the 2 are gone and many more to follow. Taking all their vacation in the beginning of year, celebrating the fact that this is their last peak with a huge smile. Many others like that doing the same thing and have not told the company. This isn't 2008.