joevollers
rockingthenotsofreeworld
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HAL said:You have to remember that the airlines will run on two separate certificates for up to two years after the merger happens. AWA can't just dip into the USA furloughee pool and bring the guys over - it's still two separate airlines. If they did, they would have to be treated just like any new-hire and start at the bottom.
Now imagine the difficulties if AWA did bring in some USA furloughees. Where would they sit on the final list? Ahead of USA guys more senior to them that decided not to come over to AWA? ALPA wouldn't like it if they jumped over guys on their own list. That was OK before the merger announcement, since we were just another airline, but now that the two are merging how does it work? Do they get put back on furlough once the lists merge? If they are put back, who replaces them?
And remember, since the two airlines are operating as separate airlines for a couple of years, AWA has to deal with retirements, LOA's , medical leaves etc until the lists do merge and the USA guys are available to fill those spots. What should they do until then? Just work us harder without hiring anyone? That's not practical either.
Such question are what make for loooong nights in the negotiating room.
HAL
wingit said:When did you interview? I'm in the pool as well. I interviewed in February and understand there are about 60 pilots swimming right now. The only thing I've heard from AWA is that they plan to hire from the pool in the fall sometime. We'll see what happens.