ASA Merger Committee

[the palm]

I see the merger committee has been formed and I wasn't even interviewed. WTF?

 

[resetjet]

WTF? is EF doing on the committee?

 

[WWEfan]

Call your reps and ask them.

 

[aeropharoh]

so has anyone takled to the committee to see what they are shooting for.

 

[Cpt Oveur]

Staple or DOH. They seem confident the arbitrator will side with them for a staple...

 

[the palm]

Even I won't be so bold as to say a staple is fair. But 20 ASA pilots per XJT pilot is something I could go for.

 

[HoserASA]

WTF? is EF doing on the committee?

I know some don't enjoy flying with him, but I believe he will be a very thorough and insightful member of this committee. I was actually hoping Joe Merchant would be interested in being on this too. Really, I was.

Hoser
Roll Tide Roll!!!

 

[Cpt Oveur]

That was sarcasm there, Palm. I thought they teach that at the CIA and Mall Rent-a-cop academy. There will be a hybrid of DOH, relative, longevity, ratio, more than likely.

The committee will make the best possible deal, but does anyone think it won't go to arbitration? Even the Delta/NWA went to arbitration.

 

[Data]

WTF? is EF doing on the committee?

Yes, I was glad to see his name on there. He may be an a$$hole, but he's our a$$hole!

A side of me thought the Fab 5 (Lynn) might get the nod..."Yeah, sure, we'll go with that, 50-1 XJet to ASA, yep, sign us up, we don't want to fight, please, please, no confrontation..."

 

[the palm]

That was sarcasm there, Palm. I thought they teach that at the CIA and Mall Rent-a-cop academy.

I did get some training on sarcasm at the NSA, but I can't say anymore than that for fear of breaching confidentiality agreements or top secret clearances.

 

[resetjet]

Yes, I was glad to see his name on there. He may be an a$$hole, but he's our a$$hole!

That is a fair point! I was half teasing I know he'll go to bat for us.

 

[COOPERVANE]

Most FO's think EF is a nightmare to fly with, but he simply expects you to do your job. He's like that college professor that expected you to actually study and learn the material in a world where everybody just crams for the test and really never learns the subject matter.

When you don't do your job, he becomes an a$$hole and doesn't handle it well. He has no patience for slackers. I actually understand him better since upgrading.

However, I like him on this committee. I would liked to see him replace PD.

 

[Medeco]

I like the fact that EF is on there too. He is sharp and he will represent us at the table well. I know one other and he will be good too. The other two I have no clue about.

 

[damnflyboy]

Yea. I can't believe I'm saying this...but El Diablo (EF) has a heart of gold. I heard that he was an advocate for helping the furloughs with COBRA, builds habitats for humanity, and loves to be tickled. Just kidding about the last one. Don't tickle him. I repeat, do not tickle EF. He might punch you in the mouth. Joking aside, he'll be fair to both. I hope neither side gets screwed...and EF will ensure that if he can help it.

 

[COOPERVANE]

DM might just piss everyone off. He has that effect on everyone.

 

[aeropharoh]

Dm has no spine he will do whatever he is told

 

[crj567]

Yea. I can't believe I'm saying this...but El Diablo (EF) has a heart of gold. I heard that he was an advocate for helping the furloughs with COBRA, builds habitats for humanity, and loves to be tickled. Just kidding about the last one. Don't tickle him. I repeat, do not tickle EF. He might punch you in the mouth. Joking aside, he'll be fair to both. I hope neither side gets screwed...and EF will ensure that if he can help it.

Correct- He doesn't like the tickle-time! That is a mistake you will only make once! EF may be a lot of things, but "tickle buddy" is definitely not on the list.

-Gen Lee, on the other hand.... He loves a good gooch-especially from any gimps in the LBB area!

 

[LazyLightnin']

I noticed that everyone is represented except for junior FO's. Guess it sucks to be a junior FO. I'm sure the gum smacking EF will have their backs.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Junior FOs will be taken care of. We've already run one furlough assistance program this year. We can run another one.


Joking aside, EF seems pretty knowledgeable, and will hopefully represent us all well.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

I noticed that everyone is represented except for junior FO's. Guess it sucks to be a junior FO. I'm sure the gum smacking EF will have their backs.

I heard James S. was under consideration, but his name was withdrawn when concerns were voiced that he was going to push for "War Eagle" as the new combined call sign.

 

[LazyLightnin']

Really, over half of the seniority list is not represented. The most junior is little D, and he's a captain.

James S would a good representative for pilots with ADD.

 

[Cpt Oveur]

Really, over half of the seniority list is not represented. The most junior is little D, and he's a captain.

James S would a good representative for pilots with ADD.

The First Officer was a January 06 hire. DM was hired at least 18 months prior to that. So no, there is no super junior pilot on the committee, but they will fight for what's fair for the ASA pilots.

 

[HoserASA]

Next time you see EF ask him what HE has done for the FOs at ASA, starting with the FO furlough COBRA fund! In fact contact EF and tell him your concerns. He will listen and perhaps put your mind at ease. But be ready for a reality check as EF tells it like it is, and may become.

We all have ourASA email so you contact him there, or on the ALPA message board, and he'll listen to your concerns. Gotta let the members know though!

You know I didn't realize that he likes to be tickled though. And here I thought I knew him! Who knew!

Hoser
ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

 

[ohplease!]

I heard James S. was under consideration, but his name was withdrawn when concerns were voiced that he was going to push for "War Eagle" as the new combined call sign.

That would have worked great if we'd bought Eagle....

 

[No Delay]

Ed comes across as tough to fly with. He is really not that bad. A little high strung...but he is alright. However, he is a by the book, no bullsht kind of guy. You had better not show up half-ass doing your job. He will call you on it!

With that said, he is EXACTLY the type of person I would want fighting for (representing) me. He will do it right, he will not be snowed, if something is not right he will speak up, he is not a push over, he is not the type of person who is just looking out for himself, he will represent us well.

I think we need to be glad Ed is on that committee. I think it was a smart move!

 

[enuffalready]

totally agree.... EF is no question the best person for this job...

 

[outtahere]

How the he'll did that spineless, worthless, pos dm get on there. I thought he was just blowing brad, Charlie, and Scott. Looks like he was servicing Dave N, and fat boy over at alpa headquarters as well.

 

[sayrejm]

You guys are cracking me up. And it wouldn't be "War Eagle".... it would be "Weagle"

Discuss

By the way, from where I sit on seniority there isn't much that would benefit us other than maybe a 50:1 integration and that ain't gonna happen. We are junior to every XJT pilot there is.

Assuming all this discussion isn't in vain come next year.

 

[damnflyboy]

I'm personally not interested in gaining (or losing) from this merger. Just make it fair. I'm all about treating XJT guys with the same respect and consideration that I would want to receive.

I'm sick and tired of pilots selling each other down the river. If "Atlantic Southeast" is truly a new and better airline, why not start out on the right foot?

 

[ApocketA's_145]

staple or doh. They seem confident the arbitrator will side with them for a staple...

ignorant fool!! You can no longer staple... You lost credibility for all your future posts