ASA Staffed Adequately??

[jetracer5]

I can't believe they even sent us that email? Because we can't trade any trips, Our QOL sucks, and we don't have enough reserves apparently means we are staffed perfectly. Plus we have been canceling flights for lack of crews! Am I the only one that thinks this means we are a bit understaffed? How about we recall until we are down to 2-3 red arrow days a month. Then I will say we are adequately staffed. I mean we only really need to recall about 20-30 or less to eliminate this problem!

 

[Max Q]

How many flights get cancelled for lack of available reserves?

 

[Medeco]

I asked CT directly this question in RGT two weeks ago and he said absolutely none.

I had no proof, but I didnt agree with him.

I have to agree from a business standpoint that as long as we are not canceling flights and losing money from it, they are dead on.

Is it perfect for us as pilots, no.

Medeco

 

[Tarzan]

It is a created staffing issue. They socialize as much as they can to make the numbers look adequate but when weather rolls in or a race happens, they run very short very quickly.

 

[wms]

Red arrow days affect morale, and morale causes flight crews to disengage from the operation, affecting performance. They won't fix it until performance is affected. And if it comes down to fixng red arrow days or risking performance, they'll fix the red arrow days.

The real prolem isn't the staffing numbers, it's scheduling's inability to manage their resources (us) competently. And I believe mgmt knows that is the problem. But the fact is, performance is good and so there is no reason to make any changes.

 

[LazyLightnin']

The fix to the red arrow problem was to increase the number of reserves. Not good for us on the cusp.

 

[samballs]

PBS will have you guys overstaffed

 

[buscap]

PBS will have you guys overstaffed[/QUOT

Perhaps, but irrelevant given our contract.

Hopefully it will mean a painless productivity boost which will bring furloughs back sooner, when the old farts start to retire.

The idea is to not further shrink the airline without taking 'race to the bottom' concessions.

I'll get back to you in ten years on how it works out. Or maybe you'll read my rants on this board. I don't know yet.

 

[Tarzan]

PBS will have you guys overstaffed

About six months before it is used for live bidding purposes. As stated before, irrelevant at this point. I don't see the union giving any relief anytime soon on furloughs either.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

If it is only six months they will not hire and probably will not recall unless there is a significant award for more flying. PBS is efficient, very efficient.

I would say it cuts staffing requirements by at least 10%

 

[jetracer5]

I asked CT directly this question in RGT two weeks ago and he said absolutely none.

I had no proof, but I didnt agree with him.

I have to agree from a business standpoint that as long as we are not canceling flights and losing money from it, they are dead on.

Is it perfect for us as pilots, no.

Medeco

Called in sick a few weeks back and they canceled my flight. I looked at the reserve board and they had 1 available pilot

 

[Oakum_Boy]

"The Company will not modify a regular pilot's trip for routine scheduling convenience."

WTFO? Who wrote this contract, a five year old? The same clowns who wrote PBS? The same ones you'll see in management soon, exploiting these loopholes they created?

Will someone tell me what the word routine means in this context and how this can be enforced?

 

[maxcackel]

Not one, Zero 200 captains available on reserve today. Look at the list.

 

[79%N1]

If we are so understaffed why have I never, not once ever broken guarantee on reserve in the last 7 months?

 

[Speedtape]

About six months before it is used for live bidding purposes. As stated before, irrelevant at this point. I don't see the union giving any relief anytime soon on furloughs either.

What do you mean by the "Union?" Are you referring to the MEC? If furlough relief comes, it will be given only by the "Union" of entire eligble voters of the ALPA members on ASA's seniority list! If that is the "Union" that you refer, then you are correct. We voted on the contract, and we will vote on any changes to the contract! I doubt furlough relief would pass!