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aeropharoh

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have any other reserves noticed some sort of change with reserve philosophy from the company as of, say the last 2 weeks? Seems to me that more people are getting the shaft, nothing contractually illegal, but they could do better like they were.
 
have any other reserves noticed some sort of change with reserve philosophy from the company as of, say the last 2 weeks? Seems to me that more people are getting the shaft, nothing contractually illegal, but they could do better like they were.

With 3 ATRs left and quadruple line coverage, they were still having issues with min coverage days.

Can't fix stupid.

BTW, you spelled Pharaoh wrong in your username.
 
Looks like the "kinder, friendlier" crew scheduling has gone away

Someone said there was a new schd supervisor over there
 
Can't fix stupid.

I fly with pilots all the time that don't know the rules and regs with regard to rest etc, and they're 'professionals'. Why people expect low salary workers with little to no aviation (nevermind 121) experience to understand things like the Whitlow letter, reduced rest lookbacks etc is beyond me. It takes them time to learn this stuff (even though it is their job). The problem is they don't stick around long enough because the pay isn't worth it. I expect they'll continue to act the same as long as ASA treats them the way they do, ie as low salary part timers that never stick around.
 
have any other reserves noticed some sort of change with reserve philosophy from the company as of, say the last 2 weeks? Seems to me that more people are getting the shaft, nothing contractually illegal, but they could do better like they were.
Wow, it is a conspiracy! - reports coming in from almost every regional, major and cargo carrier, Continental, American, Delta, Northwest and Alaska. Seems like it has something to do with holidays and senior guys taking time off.

Just wait until you see the operation the day after the Company Christmas Party, or the days on either side of a Jimmy Buffet concert at Lakewood.

Seriously though - don't fly fatigued - it is dangerous. Best safety device on the airplane is the parking brake.
 
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Grab your sack and tell scheduling how it is. They work for us, not the other way around.

If they have a problem they can call the cp, or better yet .. just have them call me. I played a big part in the reserve language in our new contract and can set them straight in regards to intent.
 
so nothing illegal, you're just mad they made you work. at least they are following the contract, that in itself is refreshing. it's the holidays, crappy weather and probably a bunch of sick calls. so sorry you had to work or they didnt call you captain on the phone.

cant tell you how many reserves i fly with that complain they never fly, then complain when they are given a trip they think wasnt in bucket order, or get mad when their nap reserve gets converted to a day assignment.

some people will complain about anything. scheduling is light years better than it ever was, that is a thankless job and they get nothing but crap from the majority of our peers.
 
Maybe it's weather related???? I've done more Cat II/Monitored Approaches in the last 2 or 3 weeks than I have since we started the program.

Any examples of what scheduling is doing????
 
so nothing illegal, you're just mad they made you work. at least they are following the contract, that in itself is refreshing. it's the holidays, crappy weather and probably a bunch of sick calls. so sorry you had to work or they didnt call you captain on the phone.

cant tell you how many reserves i fly with that complain they never fly, then complain when they are given a trip they think wasnt in bucket order, or get mad when their nap reserve gets converted to a day assignment.

some people will complain about anything. scheduling is light years better than it ever was, that is a thankless job and they get nothing but crap from the majority of our peers.

I'm not mad when they make me work, just when they are inconsiderate or waste my time for nothing.

I know the senior guys have NO compassion for any complaints. But to simply say, "well, it's better than it was" is no excuse

Calling me at 04:00 to inform me of an assignment 3 days from now because they can? They HAD stopped that crap. Calling in commuters to taxi around airplanes had stopped.

It worked well for several months. Now suddenly they are pulling old tricks out.
 
I'm not mad when they make me work, just when they are inconsiderate or waste my time for nothing.

I know the senior guys have NO compassion for any complaints. But to simply say, "well, it's better than it was" is no excuse

Calling me at 04:00 to inform me of an assignment 3 days from now because they can? They HAD stopped that crap. Calling in commuters to taxi around airplanes had stopped.

It worked well for several months. Now suddenly they are pulling old tricks out.


Easily fixed my man, don't bid the 4am call slot.
 

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