AirTran pilots will own the SW upgrades

[Roomwithaview]

I never believed that.

But I'm already lobbying for the RSW pilots to get a 40% pay increase with the next SLI.

Yeah, along with an equity stake akin to the DL/NWA deal. Talk about us getting hosed even more! Even the trannies got SWA hard earned equity for "being bought!

uke:

 

[redflyer65]

Just got this info from the school house this week. I don't know if this has been posted yet but we were told that the AirTran 717 Capt's will have to undergo 6 weeks of training and be held to the same standard as the new hires off the street for type rating purposes. They'll get typed and then hit the line for 25 hours of IOE. Training was asking for 100 hrs but that was rejected. Once successfully completed they will go back for the full 3 week captain upgrade course. That's 2+ months in Dallas not counting the IOE time.

AND there you have it with regards to "AirTran pilots will own the SW upgrades"

That process is going to take a looooooong time. Those more senior Trannies that came over earlier will have an earlier shot...if they run that many upgrade slots.

 

[Pilot Knob]

So basically double everyones years of service at AirTran . That would give you your seniority at SWA


Not sure why they did not do that . It seems fair to me




Sidebar. SWA was not growing because the CEO was right sizing the airline for merger .

Relative seniority knows no years, it knows percentage. that's it. That's why it is generally more fair. As far as your sidebar, bless your heart.

 

[jball2]

Of course you want relative. God forbid you have to put some years in.

 

[slaquer5]

Relative seniority knows no years, it knows percentage. that's it. That's why it is generally more fair. As far as your sidebar, bless your heart.

Sounds good . So if SWA buys VA or Spirit Airlines make sure you let your feelings known .

 

[Pilot Knob]

?never mind. Off to more important things. Pilot Knob?.out.

 

[slaquer5]

?never mind. Off to more important things. Pilot Knob?.out.

Me to love you brother

Have a good weekend

 

[Flash]

Just got this info from the school house this week. I don't know if this has been posted yet but we were told that the AirTran 717 Capt's will have to undergo 6 weeks of training and be held to the same standard as the new hires off the street for type rating purposes. They'll get typed and then hit the line for 25 hours of IOE. Training was asking for 100 hrs but that was rejected. Once successfully completed they will go back for the full 3 week captain upgrade course. That's 2+ months in Dallas not counting the IOE time.

A bunch of senior 717 guys flew the 737 at airtran or other airlines so they're already typed. I think they can handle the same standard as guys off the street.

 

[Roomwithaview]

A bunch of senior 717 guys flew the 737 at airtran or other airlines so they're already typed. I think they can handle the same standard as guys off the street.

Tell it the Feds and the company. They're calling the shots.

 

[Flash]

Tell it the Feds and the company. They're calling the shots.

Ok, I'll call them later when I get a chance.

 

[Ty Webb]

A bunch of senior 717 guys flew the 737 at airtran or other airlines so they're already typed. I think they can handle the same standard as guys off the street.

Yep. The guys with 3 or 4 digit AirTran employee numbers were AirTran Airways guys (remember the old "manatee" callsign?). They flew 737 Classics, then when those went away (2000) they transitioned to DC9 and/or 717.

 

[rajflyboy]

Air Tran Pilots

lucky as dog sh#t

that's all for now

 

[humveedriver]

Air Tran Pilots

lucky as dog sh#t

that's all for now

No man. We are just smart as hell. We all knew this buyout was going happen. Laughing all the way to the bank.

 

[madjack]

Lottery winners....but too Proud of AAI to admit it....

 

[humveedriver]

Lottery winners....but too Proud of AAI to admit it....

Too a man and woman, we all hated keeping any seniority. Too bad american ruined it when they bought TWA in bankruptcy. Also when you work for a company you should not be proud of your accomplishments or your companies accomplishments. Like AirTran. I tell everyone I know how horrible SWA is.

 

[Luv2BFlyin]

Lottery winners....but too Proud of AAI to admit it....

Is that how you introduce yourself to FAT pilots?

 

[madjack]

I avoid them...ha ha

 

[Roomwithaview]

Yep. The guys with 3 or 4 digit AirTran employee numbers were AirTran Airways guys (remember the old "manatee" callsign?). They flew 737 Classics, then when those went away (2000) they transitioned to DC9 and/or 717.

You mean $hithawt dudes like this one?


http://forums.flightinfo.com/showpost.php?p=2483927&postcount=11

Don't pick at it-You'll just make it worse!

 

[HowardBorden]

Relative seniority knows no years, it knows percentage. that's it. That's why it is generally more fair.

Absolutely incorrect. The only way that relative knows no years is if you merge two groups that are exactly identical in age and that is of course absolutely impossible.

If 1000 pilots are placed in front of me on a list and they average 10 years younger than the pilots that were there before, please tell me what that does each and every year they don't retire at the same rate that the others would have.

 

[waveflyer]

THANK YOU HOWARD

This is what every air tran pilot who refuses to understand what junior FO's at SWA lost in this deal will not see. (Key word: will- they're capable- they just won't.)
Not even a signing bonus or raise to take the sting out.