ASA interviews in February

[hotwing]

interviews again?

Is ASA going to start interviewing again? I have heard yes and no, but was told by pilot recruitement that they were not going to interview this year at all. That was in early Jan.

 

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Hotwing: Word day before yesturday was "no," from one of the interviewers. Line Check Airmen buddies of mine say that we are over staffed at the moment and trying to (dis)place the EMB120 pilots in such a way as no body gets furloughed. The best guess is that this will continue until this fall. However, DL changes their plans for us.... There is so much going on in the industry in general and we are at the end of the chain of command - things could change in an instant.

Our local MEC sent a message to ALPA members advising us to update our bid preferences in case the company starts displacing pilots off other aircraft to make room for the senior E120 pilots as they are displaced. So, as far as our union folks know, there is a risk some of us are going to be displaced.

The ATR leases are up in mid 2004. If ASA goes "all jet" then this process could repeat next year. The company has told us they are looking at different options on the ATR type. They would like to go with CRJ700's as replacements to enjoy the efficiencies of one fewer type on the property. However, ALPA's deal stops that from happening. So they may just renew ATR leases, or stop service to some of the cities which have reduced revenue since 9-11. Who knows? But it would seem a decision is needed relatively soon on that issue.

 

[PilotMonkey]

I know it sounds strange...but...I definitely know someone who just scheduled an interview for this month. This is not a sick prank...its the truth. I was under the impression that there was not going to be anymore interview this year as well. That is why this has sparked my intrest. I know in the past ASA has tried to keep their pool filled to a pre-determined number(around 50 people?), perhaps they are trying to get it there just in case hiring starts up again this summer. I find it odd that they are setting up interviews now.

 

[jetflyer]

Just curious because I have no idea:

How many total pilots work for ASA?

 

[sleepy]

Just curious because I have no idea:

How many total pilots work for ASA?

Around 1600 now. I think we have something like 100 pilots who are going to be recalled to active duty through their Reserve or National Guard units (depending on what happens with the war). Maybe this is the reason for the interviewing. They can stay on active duty for up to five years and remain employed with ASA.

 

[Klamath]

I for one will be departing eastward, probably for a year or more. Good news for poolies!

Otto Pilot: I have destroyed your theories, it took a while but I got ALL the toothpaste back into the tube!

 

[ATR-DRIVR]

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You sure on the ATR Lease's? I thought they were good till 07 or later. If not, I sure would not have upgraded on it, would have gone over to the RJ.

chris

just another ATR driver

 

[FlyinT]

Correct me if I am wrong - I was under the impression that as soon as Big D had three quarters of loss, that the current scope concerning aircraft numbers for ASA/CMR went away until a new contract is signed imposing new(limiting) numbers.

 

[FlyingSig]

Correct me if I am wrong - I was under the impression that as soon as Big D had three quarters of loss, that the current scope concerning aircraft numbers for ASA/CMR went away until a new contract is signed imposing new(limiting) numbers.

Actually, the new limits have already been negotiated as part of the DAL/CAL/NWA codeshare deal. The new limits are now up to 49% (depending on the performance of the company... right now I think it's 43 or 44%)

Of course these new limits were only valid if the codeshare was approved - which it was with restrictions. I'll be curious to see how it all pans out with Leo, Gordo & co. all ignoring these restrictions. But as of now the agreement is in effect.

OK, you're corrected

 

[bailout]

This fulough issue is quite a mess. I doubt it would happen. Cant see them having new hire classes for the last 6 months, knowing that the EMBs were going away and us having a surplus. Just makes no sense. As far as displacements, yes i got called by our union rep, and he wanted to make sure that I had a "good bid" in, so I wouldnt get displaced. Well, that depends on where you fall in the seniority order, but I have heard some junior captains on the EMB will be placed as F/Os on the jet because they are to junior to hold captain. And in the contract it states that the company cannot displace you if there is someone junior to you holding a spot that you want. So lets say I want to stay in ATL, and I get displaced to DFW, well they cant do it, unless everybody below me has been sent there first.
Could be interesting....

 

[btflyer2]

Any one else get the call for interview?

Anyone else out there got a call for an interview, or know someone who has? How about any ATL EMB guys going through cross training on CRJ, are they nearing getting everyone to class or scheduled for class?

From what I have read here, the only hope for a new hire class this summer would be if they finish the ATL EMB retraining, but don't proceed with retiring the EMB in DFW right away. Or if a lot of folks get called up to active duty.

Some of you in Dec 9 or Jan 2nd class, how is it going? Should those of us in the pool stick it out???

Thanks to anyone with info.

 

[skygirls]

ASA Interviews

How deep is the pool at ASA? Does anyone know?

 

[exeagle]

70 poolies

 

[btflyer2]

How Many?

Hey exeagle, how did you hear there were 70 poolies? Last count that was going around was around 50, then they had a new hire class on Jan 2nd with 20 in there. That leaves around 30, unless some new interviews occurred that were kept real quiet.

Do you have a reliable source? Thanks

 

[sleepy]

Re: How Many?

Hey exeagle, how did you hear there were 70 poolies? Last count that was going around was around 50, then they had a new hire class on Jan 2nd with 20 in there. That leaves around 30, unless some new interviews occurred that were kept real quiet.

Do you have a reliable source? Thanks

It is 70 in the ASA pool right now, but they expect to lose half of those before we start interviewing/hiring again in 6 months to one year. When we begin interviewing/hiring again the company will send applications to the highest quality resume with a letter of recommendation from an ASA pilot who knows the individual (and preferably they want you to have flown with the person you are recommending). This is straight from Capt. Ellis.

Also, they are currently reviewing and restructuring the hiring process.