ASA staffing

[Papa Woody]

It seems to me the staffing level at ASA is beyond-critical.

Any word on that?

 

[bacardi]

according to scott hall we are back to where we need to be

 

[PositionandHold]

apparently having trouble filling classes. I got the call but no interview yet.

 

[scarlet]

look at reserve F.O.s on the 50 and 70... ??? 18 total

 

[Airboss]

ASA training department is completely backlogged. Seems like the average wait for IOE or SOE is 2-4 weeks!

 

[JettBoii]

Scott said the hiring pool was almost dried up. He is going on a road show to recruit pilots because there are no applicants. The last 2-3 classes were hoping for a show of 20 but only had 14 and 16 show up. Who wants to work for 589.00 every two weeks?

 

[Sherpa]

Carefull, they are now junior maning days in advance. That's how dire it is. I got extended twice on my freedom day last week. I hope ALPA takes note and corrects this practice of multiple extensions on the next contract.... just a few more years of negotiating from now. Thanks NMB!

 

[av8er2]

I heard they are filling only 50% of what they want in class.

Maybe they should try to keep what they have.

This is why I think there is trouble down the road for ASA. There are no pilots out there to hire and they don't care how many leave. Seems like a plan to me.

Get your PIC time and get out. There is no future.

 

[Jmoney]

New Contract...

Like Dave said-we would not have trouble attracting new people if we would just get a freaking contract! I think people are scared to come here-and with good reason.....
Scott and Brian come to our recurrent classes and tell us we are all doomed unless we agree to "this or that." The problem is "this or that" changes each time I see either one of those jackoffs. The company still has no idea what it will settle for and these numbnuts are going to coast along until we are released-(the 12th of never.)
In other words, good luck finding anyone who will stake their future on a place that so obviously has a dim future-I wouldn't blame anyone for holding out for greener pastures.

-Sometimes Brian and Scott get what they deserve-lately practically everyone who is legal for anything has been extended-I doubt that we are "where we need to be" as Scott says.

 

[JettBoii]

Not just ASA. Everyone is having trouble finding "qualified pilots".

 

[Plainsman]

When is the next meeting between alpa, nmb and the goobers.

 

[jstyle13]

Been extended 3 weeks in a row. Got extended today for a trip that was on Saturday. Gonna take me 2 hours to fill out my credit pay sheet.....

 

[WWEfan]

When is the next meeting between alpa, nmb and the goobers.

That's what we would all like to know.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Not just ASA. Everyone is having trouble finding "qualified pilots".

I would not say everybody. ExpressJet seems to be getting a lot of applicants. We are filling all classes and the biggest problem is enough online instructors. Seems like everybody is coming from TSA, Piedmont, Mesa and the like.

 

[viper01]

Just took my 3 day trip for OE, but I'm sure I'll get a call this weekend.

 

[AV8700]

Just took my 3 day trip for OE, but I'm sure I'll get a call this weekend.

They took my trip also. Make sure you know the rules on when they can call you and the footprint the assigned trip must fall in.

 

[viper01]

They took my trip also. Make sure you know the rules on when they can call you and the footprint the assigned trip must fall in.

I did my homework.

 

[Papa Woody]

I have to agree with Brian, who said:

"This airline would a great place if it weren't for the pilots."

 

[ASApuppy]

Scott said the hiring pool was almost dried up. He is going on a road show to recruit pilots because there are no applicants. The last 2-3 classes were hoping for a show of 20 but only had 14 and 16 show up. Who wants to work for 589.00 every two weeks?

Actually, their aiming for 24. Last class was 11. That prompted the company to ask for a raise for newhires. Never mind those who are already here, they want those people to quit.

I think ALPA should picket Scott's Road Show. Sign me up. I'll call in sick from my Jr Assignment.

 

[OCP]

From the Union:

The only approved way for the company to contact you is through your mail box. If they tell you on the radio to call schedueling, that is not an approved way. They said check your mail box and if there is nothing in there, go home.
I'm sure the company would freak out about that, but it would be fun.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

From the Union:

The only approved way for the company to contact you is through your mail box. If they tell you on the radio to call schedueling, that is not an approved way. They said check your mail box and if there is nothing in there, go home.
I'm sure the company would freak out about that, but it would be fun.

At the beginning of a trip you should take your mailbox with you, then at the end of your trip, return it. Hey, no messages.

 

[FmrFreightDog]

From the Union:

The only approved way for the company to contact you is through your mail box. If they tell you on the radio to call schedueling, that is not an approved way. They said check your mail box and if there is nothing in there, go home.
I'm sure the company would freak out about that, but it would be fun.

Can you provide a reference for this?

 

[FightingIrish]

IOE is taking longer because of the low experience level. Many of our newhires are requiring extra IOE.

 

[MXAV8R]

IOE is taking longer because of the low experience level. Many of our newhires are requiring extra IOE.

True.

 

[HarryParatestes]

IOE is taking longer because of the low experience level. Many of our newhires are requiring extra IOE.

What? An FAA Commercial Mulit Engine rated pilot is always the same, right?

 

[twott driver]

"Twenty six cancellations for start up this morning. Thirty two crew rest delays with 8 delays over 2 hours which includes 1 5 hour delay. Crew reserve availability is fair for CR7 and nil in CRJ and ATR categories."

That would about sum up the staffing at this $hit-hole at the moment. DO NOT ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!!

 

[WWEfan]

From the Union:

The only approved way for the company to contact you is through your mail box. If they tell you on the radio to call schedueling, that is not an approved way. They said check your mail box and if there is nothing in there, go home.
I'm sure the company would freak out about that, but it would be fun.

I'm not so sure this is true anymore. Section 2-1.23 of the FOM has been rewritten/reworded. I won't post the exact language here because it is an internal company manual, but the way I read it could easily be interpreted to mean you must respond to ANY messages from scheduling. It sucks, but the FOM is law and the union has little say as to how it is interpreted.

 

[Tomct]

We know that everything that comes out of the mouths of the "three idiots" (CT,BL and SH) is nothing but LIES!! Can't believe that these guys have not be put out on their ASSES yet!! What a JOKE!

 

[Stifler's Mom]

"Twenty six cancellations for start up this morning. Thirty two crew rest delays with 8 delays over 2 hours which includes 1 5 hour delay. Crew reserve availability is fair for CR7 and nil in CRJ and ATR categories."

That would about sum up the staffing at this $hit-hole at the moment. DO NOT ANSWER YOUR PHONE!!!

Twott,

Where did you find this? I'm assuming it's buried about 8 clicks somewhere in OURASA.

 

[shamrock]

"Twenty six cancellations for start up this morning. Thirty two crew rest delays with 8 delays over 2 hours which includes 1 5 hour delay.

That 5 hour delay would be because of me if this is from yesterday.

You're welcome, folks. Thanks for flying ASA, your Delta Connection.