Continental scheduling.....gosh, why would you want to work here?

[SplitBar]

And you wonder why this profession is in the toilet?

"Yeah, sure, I'll GLADLY fly the 767 across the Atlantic for $50/hour! It's a big jet and I'm an international pilot!"

Get a clue, guys and gals.

It's a hell of A LOT easier flying a big jet accross the Atlantic as opposed to flying 7 legger day with a low time wonder and then do it all over again after a short layover and a 5am wake up.

 

[Uncle Bunkle]

You can say that again SFR. I thank my lucky stars every day that I turned them down after I hear the PBS horror stories from jumpseaters.

Hey S.V. how bout you shut yer yapper...and quit whining about the 40-hour lines.

 

[aa73]

It's a hell of A LOT easier flying a big jet accross the Atlantic as opposed to flying 7 legger day with a low time wonder and then do it all over again after a short layover and a 5am wake up.

You totally missed my point. It is not a question of what's easier or not. It has everything to do with the subject of this thread, and for CAL's pilots to take a stand when their contract is up.

I've lost count of how many times some CFI or commuter guy tells me how he'd like to "trade places" with me in a heart beat, all the while silently implying that he'd gladly do my job for less. That is the real threat, and as long as we have folks willing to do that, this industry will always be in the shiatter.

 

[SFR]

I just speak the truth, it may hurt, but it is the truth.

I have been displaced out of my base 2 time in my career. Commuted. Moved to base.

Be smart people...move to a solid base. I would not classify CLE as our solid base, but EWR or IAH...sure.

Anyways, truth about CAL.

1) Schedules not bad...I have NEVER flown this little with a company. I have 225 hours this year, and yes I live in base and bid reserve. Not bad on 3rd year pay either.

2) Why is it that every pilot I meet that works for a regional always tries to justify to me why they stayed? I never try to justify to them why I went to a major. Personally I don't care why they stay or go.

3) Truth is the truth. CAL is a great place to be. I would imagine that most of the complainers here are commuters or came from Express (Most XJT folks are strange to begin with...lets face it they mostly all paid for their jobs back in the 90's.)


Get over it!!!! or move on!!! Sorry to the furloughs...hopefully we will have you back soon.

Sebd

 

[boxjockey]

There's that condescending attitude again. What compels you to call out XJT pilots as weird? I flew with a whole lot of folks at XJT, and I can count on one hand the ones who were "weird". Also, I think the percentage of PFT folks there is probably lower than most regionals. Just keeping it real, dude....

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[V1rowt8]

I just speak the truth, it may hurt, but it is the truth.

I have been displaced out of my base 2 time in my career. Commuted. Moved to base.

Be smart people...move to a solid base. I would not classify CLE as our solid base, but EWR or IAH...sure.

Anyways, truth about CAL.

1) Schedules not bad...I have NEVER flown this little with a company. I have 225 hours this year, and yes I live in base and bid reserve. Not bad on 3rd year pay either.

2) Why is it that every pilot I meet that works for a regional always tries to justify to me why they stayed? I never try to justify to them why I went to a major. Personally I don't care why they stay or go.

3) Truth is the truth. CAL is a great place to be. I would imagine that most of the complainers here are commuters or came from Express (Most XJT folks are strange to begin with...lets face it they mostly all paid for their jobs back in the 90's.)


Get over it!!!! or move on!!! Sorry to the furloughs...hopefully we will have you back soon.

Sebd

U R a friggin idiot!!

 

[Bigoober]

Yep, he is. I don't even think a majority of CAL pilots would agree with you. You need to listen a little more in the crew room or you just have low expectations.

 

[whatitdoing?]

This is Continental Airlines right? Because the Continental that I work for blows arse bubbles......

 

[whymeworry?]

You can say that again SFR. I thank my lucky stars every day that I turned them down after I hear the PBS horror stories from jumpseaters.

I am all nice and comfy in the left seat of a jet thats faster and nicer than most CAL planes anyway.

Don't get any ideas though, the flowback is gone and you cannot come back. LOL :smash:

Hmm, gear jerker in a 737 or captain in an rj..mm I know which one I like better. LOL :beer:

Are you this clueless as a PIC? I wish they would issue a notam when you're in the sky so I could stay home.

I don't regret leave XJT one bit... wouldn't change a thing. And you turned them down? It's doubtful you'd even have made it through training, let alone probation.

 

[aa73]

SBD... you must still be new at CAL, with a severe case of Stockholmism.

Check your PMs.

 

[Uniform Shop]

You can say that again SFR. I thank my lucky stars every day that I turned them down after I hear the PBS horror stories from jumpseaters.

I am all nice and comfy in the left seat of a jet thats faster and nicer than most CAL planes anyway.

Don't get any ideas though, the flowback is gone and you cannot come back. LOL :smash:

Hmm, gear jerker in a 737 or captain in an rj..mm I know which one I like better. LOL :beer:

"With all the retirements, CAL could be the most secure major out there. Also, there is a good chance that CAL will be the highest paid eventually with a new contract.

I hope to be there soon."

That was a post from Pocono in Feb of 07'

You must lose sleep at night over CAL. It's all you talk about. You were obviously turned down but so were a lot of other people. Just suck it up!

The majors will start hiring again in a few years. Just try again then!

 

[SFR]

Actually I am a 2005 hire. Lots of XJT guys talk about the scabs and how bad they are... lets face it, I was in 1st grade when the strike happened...like I give a crap about a 1985 scab.


I just don't understand what people complain about at CAL.. Lke I said, I am at 4 weeks and 3 days of no flying, just sitting at home on reserve. I have to meet my daughter for lunch with her kindergarten class in about 30 min. Not a bad deal when I look at my other friends' jobs and they have to show up in order to get paid.

I think a lot of you would complain anywhere. If you don't like working here then quit. CAL is not a prison, you can leave anytime.

No excuses please, just go.

 

[SFR]

CAL is good and will be good for a lond time.

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Lke I said, I am at 4 weeks and 3 days of no flying, just sitting at home on reserve.

Are you sure you weren't fired and missed the letter?

 

[IAHERJ]

CAL is good and will be good for a lond time.

Are you for real? I'm on the same equipment in the same base but I fly a line(commuter from a city close by). Now I like my schedule right now and am not a huge complainer but you brought this thread up. Please don't sit around acting like this is the greatest thing and stand on the sidelines during negotiations next year when things get heated up just because this all works "for you" as a family guy living in base. Think about more than yourself next year. We already have enough complacent IAH based pilots. We young guys need to help tow the line when we are needed. Don't get me wrong, there are times when I just want to go to work, go home, and not think about issues affecting the pilot group. It would be easy to do with my 16 days off and a 30 minute commute flight home etc. but I chose to stay engaged and you should to. Continental is a good airline but we have one of the worst pilot contracts in the industry. We have the opportunity to change that in the next year making this one of the best jobs in the industry. We have a strong company. All we need is a strong pilot contract.

 

[SFR]

So what is your complaint about CAL? 16 days off. That is too much work for me, but hey if you don't like it move to IAH.

Maybe I was fired, I don't care, but my paycheck keeps showing up and I did get the email about finishing my ASR CBTs before tomorrow. I guess I should do them.

Either way, I have no complaints here. I can't see anything wrong with CAL. Best schedule I have ever had, biggest paycheck I have had from a flying job.

What else is there?

 

[five-alive]

So what is your complaint about CAL? 16 days off. That is too much work for me, but hey if you don't like it move to IAH.

Maybe I was fired, I don't care, but my paycheck keeps showing up and I did get the email about finishing my ASR CBTs before tomorrow. I guess I should do them.

Either way, I have no complaints here. I can't see anything wrong with CAL. Best schedule I have ever had, biggest paycheck I have had from a flying job.

What else is there?

Please tell me you are not on the negotiating committee....

 

[SFR]

No, being on the committee would take time from my side job. I am too busy being at home.

 

[whatitdoing?]

Future scab in training.....how do we hire these people?

 

[Jonny Sacko]

Actually, I was getting that strange feeling also.