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Lately Compass has been flying NWA routes with NWA flight numbers.
A DC9 crew showed up at their gate only to find that a Compass aircraft was flying their flight, and Dispatch never told crew scheduling about the change.
Read on:
"For those that trashed their Feb Airline Pilot Mag. or those that may have read theirs, I wanted to get comments on these notable quotes.
To start off , I was shocked at the cover caption also as has been pointed out in other threads. But, on further reading of the articles, I was surprised to find these quotes, especially in the �COMPASS PILOTS PLOT NEW COURSE� By John Perkinson, staff writer
Under: Compromised Beginnings;
�Specifically, the Northwest pilots expressed concerns about how management might outsource routes for the airline�s DC-9- an aging fleet the airline is in the process of retiring� So much for concern��.they are flying our segments with our flight numbers now and not just -9 but 320 segments also.
Under: Airline within an airline;
� �If compass expands its operation to include pilot bases in Detroit and Memphis,� says Hay, �the Compass pilots would be represented by Northwest LEC20 in Detroit and Northwest LEC 54 in Memphis� � MEMPHIS LEC IS 74, must be a typo, or Ron Hay one of the NWA pilots appointed by the MEC to negotiate the Compass contract must have been misquoted about MEM and the ALPA staff writer, John Perkinson doesn�t check. his facts out in his articles.
�Continental Express pilots had separate status representatives (i.e., a captain rep, a first offer rep) within the LEC configuration, Northwest and Compass pilots at the same base are represented by same status reps� Now I�m confused, don�t we, Northwest have CA, FO, SO reps in our LEC�s
Under: With a little help form their friends;
In bold red type, �The future of the Compass pilot group looks promising-the Northwest airline family has embraced the Compass pilots, and the Northwest MEC is devoting substantial resources to the presentation of Compass pilots� SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES!!!!!!!!!
� �Several meetings have transpired involving the discussion of ideas, issues, and general pilot concerns. The RedTail News e-newsletter is a direct result of that ongoing dialogue and will serve as a vehicle to build unity within the Northwest family of flying.� Barnett says�
Ron Barnett is the other NWA pilot appointed by the NWA MEC. Where do I find the � The RedTail News e-newsletter� ?
Under: Future;
�Beginning in early 2010, Compass pilots will flow into entry-level pilot positions at Northwest at a rate of 20 per month� It looks like they are already flowing in but with their planes and our routes.
�and the Northwest MEC is devoting substantial resources to the presentation of Compass pilots. For all these reasons, the future of the Compass pilot group looks promising� Great, glad to know their future looks promising with our �substantial resources�.
Not to keep up these great quotes for Airline Pilot but, from the next article �Committee Corner�
Under: Communication are fundamental;
� �People need to be convinced to act,� said Pete Janhunen, assistant director in ALPA�s Communication Department� I�m soooo glad that our communication from the MEC has been pivotal in making the line pilot �convinced to act�!!!!!!!!
Under: Show and Tell;
The communication committee at JAZZ �provides new pilots with several useful materials like new-hire checklists and a flow chart explaining the intricacies of reserve duty� We could only wish for this from NWAALPA for not only the new-hires/returning furloughs but also for the line pilot now.
It goes on�..
ALASKA �negotiated and entire day for ALPA volunteers to spend with new-hires during their training/indoc, --- to provide an overview of how to bid schedules, a review of both company and ALPA benefits, and other practical tips� Must be great at our new hire classes, we bid using Carman, put in what you wish for, you won�t get it. You get a line called infeasible, get use to it you have it for years to come. Oh if you want to learn how to bid by computer, it�s online. Not current but it may help. You will still be infeasible though, you junior..
Sorry to rant on so long but its amazing the information that is published in �Airline Pilot�."
A DC9 crew showed up at their gate only to find that a Compass aircraft was flying their flight, and Dispatch never told crew scheduling about the change.
Read on:
"For those that trashed their Feb Airline Pilot Mag. or those that may have read theirs, I wanted to get comments on these notable quotes.
To start off , I was shocked at the cover caption also as has been pointed out in other threads. But, on further reading of the articles, I was surprised to find these quotes, especially in the �COMPASS PILOTS PLOT NEW COURSE� By John Perkinson, staff writer
Under: Compromised Beginnings;
�Specifically, the Northwest pilots expressed concerns about how management might outsource routes for the airline�s DC-9- an aging fleet the airline is in the process of retiring� So much for concern��.they are flying our segments with our flight numbers now and not just -9 but 320 segments also.
Under: Airline within an airline;
� �If compass expands its operation to include pilot bases in Detroit and Memphis,� says Hay, �the Compass pilots would be represented by Northwest LEC20 in Detroit and Northwest LEC 54 in Memphis� � MEMPHIS LEC IS 74, must be a typo, or Ron Hay one of the NWA pilots appointed by the MEC to negotiate the Compass contract must have been misquoted about MEM and the ALPA staff writer, John Perkinson doesn�t check. his facts out in his articles.
�Continental Express pilots had separate status representatives (i.e., a captain rep, a first offer rep) within the LEC configuration, Northwest and Compass pilots at the same base are represented by same status reps� Now I�m confused, don�t we, Northwest have CA, FO, SO reps in our LEC�s
Under: With a little help form their friends;
In bold red type, �The future of the Compass pilot group looks promising-the Northwest airline family has embraced the Compass pilots, and the Northwest MEC is devoting substantial resources to the presentation of Compass pilots� SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES!!!!!!!!!
� �Several meetings have transpired involving the discussion of ideas, issues, and general pilot concerns. The RedTail News e-newsletter is a direct result of that ongoing dialogue and will serve as a vehicle to build unity within the Northwest family of flying.� Barnett says�
Ron Barnett is the other NWA pilot appointed by the NWA MEC. Where do I find the � The RedTail News e-newsletter� ?
Under: Future;
�Beginning in early 2010, Compass pilots will flow into entry-level pilot positions at Northwest at a rate of 20 per month� It looks like they are already flowing in but with their planes and our routes.
�and the Northwest MEC is devoting substantial resources to the presentation of Compass pilots. For all these reasons, the future of the Compass pilot group looks promising� Great, glad to know their future looks promising with our �substantial resources�.
Not to keep up these great quotes for Airline Pilot but, from the next article �Committee Corner�
Under: Communication are fundamental;
� �People need to be convinced to act,� said Pete Janhunen, assistant director in ALPA�s Communication Department� I�m soooo glad that our communication from the MEC has been pivotal in making the line pilot �convinced to act�!!!!!!!!
Under: Show and Tell;
The communication committee at JAZZ �provides new pilots with several useful materials like new-hire checklists and a flow chart explaining the intricacies of reserve duty� We could only wish for this from NWAALPA for not only the new-hires/returning furloughs but also for the line pilot now.
It goes on�..
ALASKA �negotiated and entire day for ALPA volunteers to spend with new-hires during their training/indoc, --- to provide an overview of how to bid schedules, a review of both company and ALPA benefits, and other practical tips� Must be great at our new hire classes, we bid using Carman, put in what you wish for, you won�t get it. You get a line called infeasible, get use to it you have it for years to come. Oh if you want to learn how to bid by computer, it�s online. Not current but it may help. You will still be infeasible though, you junior..
Sorry to rant on so long but its amazing the information that is published in �Airline Pilot�."