I must preface my remarks by stating that I have not worked for CO, but did work for Continental Micronesia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental Airlines, and was able to see the CO contract as well as American Airlines and UAL through the TWU. I have seen the post 9-11 contract for CO, but not for the other airlines.
One issue is the work schedule, they are contractually obligated to work 245 days per year, which is practically a 5-2 schedule. The Hawaiian Airlines contract calls for 218-220 days per year. Continental Micronesia dispatchers work the same type of schedule. Most dispatchers (Part 121 Domestic or Flag) or Flight Followers (Part 121 Supplemental Carriers) will work fewer days than this and some will have the Holy Grail of schedules 4 on -4 off, or slightly less desirable 4 on 3 off 3 on 4 off.
The Continental Airlines SOCC is in the Headquarters building in downtown Houston. The desirable parts of Houston now are north of IAH or out west, so this involves what could be a long commute.
One issue is the work schedule, they are contractually obligated to work 245 days per year, which is practically a 5-2 schedule. The Hawaiian Airlines contract calls for 218-220 days per year. Continental Micronesia dispatchers work the same type of schedule. Most dispatchers (Part 121 Domestic or Flag) or Flight Followers (Part 121 Supplemental Carriers) will work fewer days than this and some will have the Holy Grail of schedules 4 on -4 off, or slightly less desirable 4 on 3 off 3 on 4 off.
The Continental Airlines SOCC is in the Headquarters building in downtown Houston. The desirable parts of Houston now are north of IAH or out west, so this involves what could be a long commute.
