90s diverted to Skywest

[CFIT]

So let's say you refuse to take the jumpseat. Can they fire you for that? I'll bet they can and do. And if they don't fire you for that incident, that day, they'll be watching you and get you for something else later. Or gig you in your next checkride.

This crap DOES happen at Skywest. That's your disadvantage for not having a union. You are not protected from management pinheads who don't understand what life is like for crews and expect you to be a "company man", sacrificing yourself for the company at all times. No thanks.

I've been at SkyWest well over 15 years and I've never heard of it. In that time there has only been one time that someone, in my opinion, got wongly terminated (fortunetly his day in court will come soon I hear). On the other hand I have seen the company go to extreme measures to help out a pilot in trouble for a variety of situations. But from what I've seen over the years if you have a crappy attitude (like yours penniskramp), get in trouble, and then lie about it, then you're in for some type of punishment. If you're a glass is half full, usually, type of guy and then get in trouble and admitt what happened, more often than not nothing will come of it.

 

[SkyNation]

CFIT,

I ask around a lot, and I hear the same things about the company going to bat for folks.

 

[ohplease!]

I personally dare you to undermine a Union effort and see where it gets you. The sad thing is, if one of your pilots crossed the picket line, the whole group will be labeled. (A good group of people in my opinion) I wouldn't be surprised to see Union Carriers deny you jumpseat priveleges, etc. Be an advocate of breaking our Union and you will see how far it gets you in this industry. I dare you.

Trojan

union thuggery raises its ugly head again..."join us or we'll kill ya'"

 

[USCtrojan]

union thuggery raises its ugly head again..."join us or we'll kill ya'"

Reality vs. Thuggery, hmmm.

Trojan

 

[Tomct]

Why would we be scabs? We are NOT ALPA, and our company has some routes for us to fly. If we dont we GET fired!! Its not our problem at all ALPA let you guys down. Hey ALPA sucks big time, they USED to represent me, and never did anything for me. ALPA is not an airline pilot union, they are a MAJOR airline pilot union, and a business at that. Duane makes over half a mill a year. We bought ASA, ASA strikes we fly it, yea it sucks and all, but thats life. Talk to your reps...

Another embar@ssment from the skywst pilot group. And some of you guys wonder why all other carriers HATE YOU!! Fortunately this is the thinking of only 15% of your pilot group! (I HOPE!)

 

[ohplease!]

Reality vs. Thuggery, hmmm.

Trojan

union thuggery IS reality.

 

[USCtrojan]

union thuggery IS reality.

Thuggery I define as bodily harm of some nature. You get on a scab list, denying you a jumpseat is not bodily harm. So, suffice to say, I dare you as well. Good luck in your endeavors. I hope you gain all that you seek. Cross that picket line and most people will agree your career is over.

Trojan

 

[outtahere]

I have only one thing to say to all of the Skywest folks on here raving about there company funded "union". Where was SAPA when Jerry told you that you were now going to fly 900's for 200 rates? Wasn't that a promise made by the company that was broken? For all of you out there flying the 700 for a 200 rate you have paid a whole lot more than 2%. Go ahead and try to defend that.

 

[Bosley]

well.well. when you can't answer will intelligence or truth, attack and call names...truth hurts huh?:crying:

No more than I've seen you do in the past!

 

[Mercyful Fate]

And you seem to prove time and time again that you are not an EMBARASSMENT to ASA as well...Love your language.

TOO FUNNY

 

[Midge]

well.well. when you can't answer will intelligence or truth, attack and call names...truth hurts huh?:crying:

You're kidding right? Have you done a search on your posts?? You have to be the biggest embarresment to the ASA pilots! I feel sorry for any pilots that get stuck with your dumb ass!

Midge

 

[Longhorn]

Guys.....please watch the language.

Thanks

 

[Bako Cap]

I have only one thing to say to all of the Skywest folks on here raving about there company funded "union". Where was SAPA when Jerry told you that you were now going to fly 900's for 200 rates? Wasn't that a promise made by the company that was broken? For all of you out there flying the 700 for a 200 rate you have paid a whole lot more than 2%. Go ahead and try to defend that.

Once again, incorrect information. Although I'm still pissed at the 18 month agreement that was agreed to 3.5 years ago. It was agreed to by the pilot group. Not shoved down our throats by Jerry. I'm sure that the pilots who voted yes have their reasons (probably the FACT that all FOs that were here back then have all been able to upgrade quickly = pay raise/1000 PIC = new job). We were never told that there would be any pay raise for larger (50-99, and 100-150 seats respectively) aircraft, but it was strongly implied and bit upon by this pilot group to the tone of about 62%. Saddly, in that time I have probably been paid more (per W-2) flying the 200 for SkyWest than most if not all of ASA's 700 pilots with similar seniority. Oh yeah, especially with ASA's donation of 2% to ALPA. Sorry to point out facts.

Now for my opinionated side. Stop giving the SkyWest pilots crap. I have yet to fly with or know any SkyWest pilots who do not fully support our new co-workers at ASA. I know of no one who will cross the picket line (I will be fired before scabbing). I know of no one who thinks staple is the only way to intergrate pilot lists. ASA pilots fear the non-union pilots of SkyWest due to ALPA Kool-Aid and fear tactics and your well deserved distrust of management. Just stop for a moment and think for yourself before trashing next time. The SkyWest pilots are not the enemy you want us to be.

 

[VeeOne]

Correct me if I'm wrong, as I cannot find any hard literature to back this up, but I thought that our (ASA) company was not to be integrated into Skywest at the request of Delta as part of the sale. From my understanding, we were to remain separate. As someone told me- Delta needed cash for bankruptcy, and they used ASA as collateral. Any imput????

 

[SSDD]

To be fair, neither JA nor BH promised anything other than ask to be dealt an ACE. Sadly, the hard sell, the promise of 18 months, and the push to convince the FNG's were made by a couple of SAPA reps with management aspirations.