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Or he's trying to impress Pocono pilot.
 
The big question is can we continue to make any $$$ at all with oil pushing $90 a barrel? If not I might need the number for Truckmasters.....
 
Dewey Oxberger said:
The big question is can we continue to make any $$$ at all with oil pushing $90 a barrel? If not I might need the number for Truckmasters.....
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Cal management has said before that we do better with higher oil prices compared to other airlines. Something about not having 30 year old gas hogs or something. Higher gas forces the LCC's to raise ticket prices which is good for the majors. Eventually price will limit demand and we are all screwed.

I am thinking that gas prices effect truckers as well.:)
 
Heard twice as much in profit sharing as last year if trend continues. I know my flights have been completely full and it's October! Will make more this year than before concessions but we still need a great contract!
 
cal73cap said:
Heard twice as much in profit sharing as last year if trend continues. I know my flights have been completely full and it's October! Will make more this year than before concessions but we still need a great contract!
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You might make more, but you are working 20% more to make it. Factor in the costs of PBS and we are still WAY behind the last contract (which is 10 years old). Don't forget about the 30% inflation since 1997.
 
Are you guys in negotiations yet? Not flame bait just want to know. Get all you can mgmt has taken more than their fair share where I work...and it's time for that to end.
 
Yuppyguppy said:
Are you guys in negotiations yet? Not flame bait just want to know. Get all you can mgmt has taken more than their fair share where I work...and it's time for that to end.
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Yes we are. A couple of sections have been agreed upon already.
 
Speaking of, when is your contract amendable?

Will you beat AA to the punch and actually get decent wages back?!?!?!?
 
cal73cap said:
Heard twice as much in profit sharing as last year if trend continues. I know my flights have been completely full and it's October! Will make more this year than before concessions but we still need a great contract!
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The profit sharing pool has $157M as of the end of the 3rd quarter. CAL added $66M in the quarter. Add another $2-$5M in the 4th quarter and $160-$165M for the profit sharing pool is possible. Last year FO's received 7.8% and CA's 8%. For our profit sharing to double, I think we would need a pool of around $210-$215M.
 
Let's hope we get Contract 08 after AA

Here's to hoping we wait until AA get's their contract so we can get parity. It's time to bring back the dignity, respect and honor to this beleagured profession. Working a million hours a month and making wages that would have been respectable 10 years ago is not the way.
 
The 75s usually go junior in most classes. IAH you may get in the 73 though. Lately everyone is getting EWR. It goes from class to class so you may have it. If not you will get it in the next system bid.
 
taxicabdriver said:
This is such a piss-poor company...and I've worked for Mesa......what a joke of an airline...
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Yeah, well, you'd better watch out--if AA quits pissing off pax in the NYC area, all your traffic will dry up. ;) TC
 
DHPFLYN said:
What are the chances of getting IAH out of training? Also is anyone getting the 75/76?

Thanks
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If your main goal is to get based down in IAH, you should bid the 737, IMHO. You'll get down there a lot quicker and you can always bid the 756 later.
 
There were IAH slots open on the last bid. I am not sure how many more pilots need to transfer down before they will fill new hires in IAH on the 737. 757 IAH will take more than 1 year. The 737 should take only a few months if any. Good luck, we need more pilots................
 
Thanks for the information. Sounds like the 737 is the way to go. I think the 75/76 would be a blast but it sounds like out of houston you mainly hit LAX,LAS,MCO,ANC,EWR. Maybe a better variety of trips on the 737.
 
DHPFLYN said:
Thanks for the information. Sounds like the 737 is the way to go. I think the 75/76 would be a blast but it sounds like out of houston you mainly hit LAX,LAS,MCO,ANC,EWR. Maybe a better variety of trips on the 737.
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2 years seniority is on reserve 757 IAH FO (maybe a JR line)

2 years seniority holds capt 737 EWR

The 737 hits all those cities you mentioned out of IAH.
 
I've been here exactly one year and a few days. I am now bidding mid 50% in EWR 737 F/O. My November schedule has 15 days off, all weekends off, and Thanksgiving off as well.

I would be bidding well into the 80th% in the 757/767 in EWR with no where near the quality of life. Although the trips are much more commutable on the 757/767, the movement in the 737 and days off are far superior in my opinion.

Bid the 737, I think it is easier to transfer bases and you can always go to a larger airplane at the next bid if you don't like the flying.
 

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