CAL Recalls in the Spring?

[Homer Jay]

I find it disheartening that someone would say they are ashamed to work here. I saw the pay rates and heard from friends that the work rules were lacking, but I also knew CAL was a well run airline and that the pilot group and union were to blame for the contract from which we are currently under. I looked at the overall big picture and saw, and still see, tremendous potential here. As a junior guy, I AM concerned about the preservation and funding of your A fund just as I hope the senior guys are concerned about bringing up our B scale wages. But for that to happen, the union needs to educate this group and convince them that they deserve better than what we have. Will that happen? I sure as hell hope so. I know we deserve more than what we have and I will not hesitate to vote NO on any TA that does not put us in the forefront of all major airlines.

 

[BID]

Well said Homer.

I like working for CAL. There is much potential here, our route structure will grow and our contract will improve.

I feel I am gaining seniority at the right airline and believe CAL has a very bright future.

When we improve our contract, it will not be for the Pocono's of the industry it will be for the CAL pilot group.

 

[whatitdoing?]

Anyone that's making decisions based on a subpar contract and not looking at potential long term, you're an idiot. Suffer now, but in 3 years when we have a new contract and retirements come along with new a/c coming on property.....everyone would of wished they applied to CAL. I firmly believe that and if I'm wrong...I'm wrong. We'll see.....

 

[Browntothebone]

To quote Clint Eastwood, "Deserves, got nothing to do with it."

What you CHQ w************************* don't get is, you may fly bigger iron, but your still at a regional. If you quit whoring yourselves out, you would pay your dues where your at. And, when you get invited to the adult table, you fly the bigger iron, get paid better wages, etc.

It's not rocket science but it does require some integrity and character. Two things in short supply in this profession.

Oh yeah, as for CAL coughing up scope, just keep rubbing your pathetic little pecker and keep dreaming, 'cause it ain't gonna happen.

It's not just bigger iron, it's a widebody. Plus it has engines under the wing and great ramp presence.

 

[Pocono Pilot]

I don't think CAL will get a good contract because all of the you-know-whos (scabs) won't have to retire now thanks to the AGE65 rule. They will vote in another crappy contract.

Plus all the guys on furlough doesn't help either, and one more thing is the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT we are hearing about here at XJT that CAL is going to open up new bases in return for scope clause eases.

Then XJT will get the 70-90 seaters and CAL pilots will get a Florida and California base.

That's my predictions, and yes, I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night actually...LOL

BTW, I am still glad that I stayed here at XJT instead of going to CAL.

 

[BID]

I don't think CAL will get a good contract because all of the you-know-whos (scabs) won't have to retire now thanks to the AGE65 rule. They will vote in another crappy contract.

Plus all the guys on furlough doesn't help either, and one more thing is the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT we are hearing about here at XJT that CAL is going to open up new bases in return for scope clause eases.

Then XJT will get the 70-90 seaters and CAL pilots will get a Florida and California base.

That's my predictions, and yes, I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night actually...LOL

BTW, I am still glad that I stayed here at XJT instead of going to CAL.

If we get the west coast and FL bases, it's because of the JV with United and because the company found it financially feasible. BTW it looks like that is going to happen like it or not.

I can see you are craving for scope clause relief, you worried about flying a 50 seat jet for the rest of your career??? It is ok don't need to answer.

and yes, I am also glad you stayed at XJT, regardless of who decided that.

 

[skywdriver]

there is a simple solution to wanting to fly bigger airplanes and make more money, get hired at an airline that flies them.

Pocono, you can talk all the smack you want about the weak links of the CAL pilot group. However, there are too many new guys on property that have seen what scope relief has done at the other airlines. So, i would study hard for that next interview wherever it might be, because that is the only way you will be flying bigger airplanes, at least with CAL paint jobs.

Any more info on possible recalls in the spring would be greatly appreciated, I for one am ready to get my job back. That is what this post is supposed to be about.

 

[Yuppyguppy]

Don't give up the 70+ seat market EVER!

 

[Yuppyguppy]

Our MEC chairman in C11 unilaterally gave up our 70 seat scope for sparing the pensions. Look what it got us no pensions and the little barbie jets now taking our flying. Experienced pilots on the street for 250hr wonder pilots.

 

[skywdriver]

yeah, that is such a crappy deal. it is sad that it all happened in bankruptcy court, at least that was my understanding of it.

 

[Browntothebone]

Our MEC chairman in C11 unilaterally gave up our 70 seat scope for sparing the pensions. Look what it got us no pensions and the little barbie jets now taking our flying. Experienced pilots on the street for 250hr wonder pilots.

Are you saying that the 250hr "wonders" don't deserve to be at the regionals?

 

[jimcav]

Don't give up the 70+ seat market EVER!

Hell keep it 50 seats or below. Enough of the commuters flyin bigger airplanes already!

 

[Browntothebone]

Hell keep it 50 seats or below. Enough of the commuters flyin bigger airplanes already!

They are known as regionals nowdays. Most regional pilots find it offensive to be called a "commuter" pilot.

 

[mpjk1234]

With the upcoming scope relaxation on 70-seat flying, CAL will be able to transfer 737 flying to EMB-170/175 aircraft. That will help alleviate the burden on CAL pilots. It's already in the works.

O.K. enough, the man who posts as Lorenzo is actually funny! You are a rip-off of him and your alter-ego of the guppy killer, or what ever it is, is not clever or amusing. Give it a rest!

 

[jimcav]

They are known as regionals nowdays. Most regional pilots find it offensive to be called a "commuter" pilot.

Thats funny. I was a commuter pilot at one point and did not find the term "commuter pilot" offensive.