10 ex freedom 900's go to asa not mesaba

[CFI2766]

As long as you fly for United and Delta, they can flip the switch on SkyWest and turn it off like a 40 watt incandescent light bulb.

Remember these guys?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Air[/quote]


Granted. Frankly, this is true of any of the regionals.

That being said, why post this? There appears to be some animosity here towards SKYW, and therefore ASA, by comparing us to a '40 watt incandescent light bulb.' What gives?

At the very least, you could associate us with a super efficient, low energy using, highly effective LED...

 

[Tarzan]

More questions:

How will the bidding on these (new) airplanes work?

Will it be the same group of pilots as on the 70? Same type?

Will there be a new bid for training on these aircraft?

700/900 will be common. Basically a handout has to be completed and your done. As far as bidding goes, I'm betting you'll be able to fly a 700 and 900 in the same day. If not, it will be a trip that is 700 on one three/four day and a 900 on another.

 

[Tarzan]

That being said, why post this? There appears to be some animosity here towards SKYW, and therefore ASA, by comparing us to a '40 watt incandescent light bulb.' What gives?

At the very least, you could associate us with a super efficient, low energy using, highly effective LED...

Fins has crossed over to the Double Breasted side. He's arrived in the land of wind checks and requests for sequence. He's also a little bit miffed that didn't have the chance to experience ASA under Brad. So his memories of ASA are ones that contain Brian LaPric. I'd be upset too if that were me.

Hence his association of ASA and an old ratty in-ca-de-scent bulb. Big words are hard this morning. If I sound them out and clap with the syllables sometimes I can figure it out.

Honestly Fins, I find it interesting how people's posts change as they move for regional to legacy. Why is this?

 

[Texx]

More questions:

1. How will the bidding on these (new) airplanes work?

2. Will it be the same group of pilots as on the 70? Same type?

3. Will there be a new bid for training on these aircraft?

1. Same schedules.

2. C. “Aircraft-type” means any variation of a particular model of aircraft, e.g., CR7-CR9, CR2, AT7 and related models so long as the related model requires no transition training and remains within the seat ranges established in this agreement.

Seat range 60-76 seats turbojet​

3. Difference training.​

 

[JumpersAway]

There is no way they are going to be able to put off upgrades for the 700 too long. It's going to take a month and a half per class to get everyone through. Significantly less time for those coming off the 50, but I don't think there will be many takers, since the 50 is now the more senior aircraft. I expect to see quite a few more upgrades- wonder when it will start.

For the sake of the younger pilots, I hope the furlough word is stale news. I'm hoping we keep our people on, wheather or not it eats into our profit margin.

As for Alan- he's a damn fine pilot, and can fly the hell out of the RJ. For those that run their mouths- don't think you would do so to his face once you saw him.

 

[JoeMerchant]

Good news....The original furlough of around 167 has been postponed while they re-run the numbers......As of now we are still overstaffed...but not as much....

 

[Cpt Oveur]

Good news....The original furlough of around 167 has been postponed while they re-run the numbers......As of now we are still overstaffed...but not as much....

Says who?

 

[PooPooPants]

Says who?

Says Joe. Can't you read? Just Kidding!

 

[USCtrojan]

Good news....The original furlough of around 167 has been postponed while they re-run the numbers......As of now we are still overstaffed...but not as much....

The original number I heard was up to 300. So nearly half that is great news. Additionally, ASA has a year and a half to figure out their overstaffing condition and future opportunity (hopefully). I'm hoping with a net loss overall of 1 aircraft (assuming you count the new 70 coming in) ASA will NOT have to furlough. If the economy does indeed turn around in 2010, it seems there will be lots of opportunity out there.

Trojan

 

[777forever]

The original number I heard was up to 300. So nearly half that is great news. Additionally, ASA has a year and a half to figure out their overstaffing condition and future opportunity (hopefully). I'm hoping with a net loss overall of 1 aircraft (assuming you count the new 70 coming in) ASA will NOT have to furlough. If the economy does indeed turn around in 2010, it seems there will be lots of opportunity out there.

Trojan

300 was the number we were overstaffed by. They can only furlough the hundred and fortysomething people not protected by the contract.

 

[WWEfan]

300 was the number we were overstaffed by. They can only furlough the hundred and fortysomething people not protected by the contract.

Yeah. 300 was never part of the furlough plan. Most of our pilots are protected with a "no furlough" clause...at least until some judge throws out our contract Until then this industry will change 27 times.

Oh, and those of you worried about Delta furloughs coming to ASA with those 900's you can rest easy. Those deals were intended for the NWA wholly-owneds, not us. Ofcourse those 900's aren't even here yet....don't count your chickens.......

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Good God, this is comical.

Egads ladies, 2 things!
1-MESA sukks!
2-Who cares where the planes go, as long as its not messa!
PBR

 

[JettBoii]

777 I love that avatar. Damn.

 

[JettBoii]

Who will want to fly it. The schedule will probably be identical to the 700. It will be super senior or junior. I am staying on the ghetto cruiser 200.

 

[Monster Buck]

Yeah Delta will furlough =Oh Please is RIGHT...

And Oh Please most likely never wanted to go to Delta and upgrade in 15-20 years and be on reserve in JFK for years...or holding 16-17 days off a month at home, flying as captain, with young fun crews (I have been on Dl=crews suck) and spending time with family and friends EVERY MONTH.

upgrade 15-20years?...... that depends on if you mean seat or job. Who needs 15-20 years? We have new hires in the ER. Most in their third year make more than any of you will ever see at your commuter, ever! We stay at top of the line hotels and have the choice to fly all over the world or stay close to home. After that third year...the gap get larger and larger. 16-17 off? Spending time with friends and family? Other than new hires or those that choose to be on larger equipment with reserve, we get that or better. Many of our guys are sitting home 20 + days a month on reserve.

Your rant holds no water. Good luck at your job. You should stay there with your young fun crews. Just make sure you make room for those other pilots at your airline that want to move on to the majors. Im sure there are plenty there that know it does get better than what you have.

BTW I don't hold it against any regional pilot for what they fly. As long as it is allowed under our scope thats fine. Our scope is our problem. It isn't easy to keep but I can tell you that us newer and younger guys will fight as hard as we can to keep it. I don't wish furlough on anyone. The games with moving planes around to get deals sucks, but that isn't my fight. Just like I don't espect you to fight for my scope. Just be careful what you wish for. But I'm sure that you never applied to the majors anyway.