American to close SFO pilot base.

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http://bloomberg.com/news/2011-10-13/amr-s-american-to-close-pilot-base.html?cmpid=yhoo

 

[densoo]

APA INFORMATION HOTLINE

This is APA President with the APA Information Hotline for Thursday, Oct. 13.

SFO BASE CLOSURE: APA has been informed that American Airlines management plans to close the San Francisco crew base. This regrettable development will adversely affect hundreds of American Airlines employees and their families, including more than 300 SFO-based pilots. APA is disappointed that management could not find a way to maintain the San Francisco base as part of the airline’s network.

In consultation with APA’s general counsel, we have reconfirmed that there are no contractual limitations on management decision-making with respect to crew bases, and no status quo implications associated with a base closure during Section 6 negotiations. In our airline’s history, there have been a number of cities where airline management once maintained crew bases, only to decide later to close those bases.

Rest assured that your APA leadership will engage management to explore ways to mitigate the impact of this unfortunate situation on our SFO-based pilots and their families. We intend to do everything feasible to protect the interests of the pilot families that will be affected. We are keenly aware of the hardship that results from a base closure.

I remain convinced that the best course of action in our present situation is to conclude negotiations expeditiously. While we cannot necessarily influence management decision-making with respect to where to locate crew bases, a contractual agreement that is good for our pilots and good for the operation will help move American Airlines in a more positive direction.

Thanks for checking this hotline.

 

[othello]

Is SFO a JR or SR base? What aircraft are based there?
As an outsider I assume this is in reaction to the high number of early retirements?

 

[GoodTimes]

That sux! Sorry to hear it guys. SWA's got 10 or 11 a day to LAX and you're always welcome if ya need a lift.

 

[Marty Moose]

That sux! Sorry to hear it guys. SWA's got 10 or 11 a day to LAX and you're always welcome if ya need a lift.

First positive post on Flight Info from a SWA pilot in a long time!