ABX now accepting applications

[flyboyike]

I know we are pilots and not English professors......... But I gotta ask.....


Why? Why..the need...to capitalize....each...word? (in my best "I'm Ron Burgandy?" voice).

Must be of German background.

 

[Bitter]

Na just tech challenged everyonce in a while!

 

[nitefr8dog]

That explains your perception....

Hell 20 yrs is junior at ABX. I actually just finished my 19th and started my 20th, the whole list is at least 15-16 minimum.

 

[nitefr8dog]

I never said scabs. I said replacements.
Timing was such that you well know that Hete did not have to do this. This new hire class started Tuesday. First ATI Abxer's hit the unemployment line Jan 23rd.
While these folks were interviewed prior to any ATI Abxer's being furloughed, the job offer came after the first furlough.
Not scabs agreed. Never said that. Replacement pilots.....well you get my point.
The new hire issue did not need to happen. Yes the timing stunk, but it was a deliberate union busting move to force the hand on the Asian side letter.
Also most of the 80 or so Abxer's at ATI may/could/will drop of the seniority list at Abx prior to a recall. As there is only 4 years left, on the 7 yr furlough, which will/could expire prior to these, large retirements you elude to.

Only about 25 retire in the next 3-4 years at Abx if they all stay til 65.
If the average is 53, then you must wait 12 years for that big uptick.....
So don't hold your breath that retirements will get your furloughed brethren back on the property.
For absolute surety, adding new hires won't.

Also ATI is being told that those 300's are theirs.....Go figure..

One thing is for sure. This is ugly and really sux for the guys that are on what....3rd or 4th furlough from this mess. Must really sting to know that "Jo nothing vested" in the dilema is sitting in class drawing a wage and they can't....Just saying!

Twist it to sound worse than it is if it helps you vent....but reality and what the contract says pertaining to recalls....the contract was followed. We will not see more than a handful of newhires in the next few classes due to the furloughed ATI/ABX crews. The union and the company said the contract was/will be followed.

 

[mushroom]

What does UPS's purchase of TNT mean to ATI/ABX? Another nail in the coffin or will there be no efffect?

 

[nitefr8dog]

What does UPS's purchase of TNT mean to ATI/ABX? Another nail in the coffin or will there be no efffect?

Short answer 1 airframe. Abx is short aircraft at the present time so when the contract ends it will free up the aircraft to move to other contracts. As far as "Another nail in the contact" this is the ACMI business contracts come and go. Abx has been flying TNT contacts on and off for years. Airplanes move around.