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FLYI sends out furlough notices to everyone. Why bother?
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Right after Chistmas, in the middle of Hannukah and right before New Year's celebration. That sucks....Sorry to hear that guys. You gave it one hell of a run though going from feeder to independant airline. I for one was hoping that the experiment would have worked. Good luck and hang in there, something better will come along.
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Sorry to hear your guys plight. check out Allegiant air. They plan good growth next year. We fly MD-80s with a year upgrade.
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From the ACA MEC today, 12-27-05. A sad day.
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Like every other pilot the MEC officers of Independence Air received their furlough letters in the mail today. While this development is not unexpected it does represent the first time that the company has put out some kind of notice "i.e." furlough, reduction in force and the like, and not given a courtesy call to the MEC letting us know. Unfortunate as this development is at least the company has done the pilot group the courtesy of not suddenly and without notice ceasing operations which is what usually happens.
While the details of the bids submitted remain confidential a reading of the furlough notice cannot help but shed some light on where we stand. Clearly the company does not believe that it will be able to continue flight operations after January 7th which tells us that it has not received an acceptable bid to operate the company as a going concern.
We are going to solicit all carriers to help distressed Independence pilots through jump seat and employment opportunities. The track record to date has been excellent for pilots seeking employment at other carriers like Jet Blue, MaxJet, Atlas, Continental, and the fractionals, just to name a few. We still are being paid, so we still have a job to do. One sure way not to get paid is not to come to work. I have been told that all work performed will be paid on the normal pay schedule, even after the shutdown. We can only hope that this is true.
While the future does seem dark I know that the men and women of Independence Air are a special group. Never in my life have I been as proud to be associated with a group of people as I have been to be associated with this pilot group. No matter what happens in the future you will be able to look back on your days at ACA/Independence Air with your head held high in the knowledge that you did a difficult job and did it well. This pilot group has done everything that could be asked of it through out the years and sadly barring some miracle we will now join the ranks of Eastern, Pan-Am, TWA and others as a once proud airline that was mismanaged into obscurity.
I encourage everyone to stay focused on finishing strong, on carrying out the sacred trust of transporting our passengers safely to their destinations until that last day arrives and the planes fall silent for the last time. On being true professionals in every sense of the word. And in these dark times don't forget to stay focused on the things that truly matter in life. For I know that the men and women that sit in our cockpits are people of quality and people that can look forward to brighter days ahead.
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Like every other pilot the MEC officers of Independence Air received their furlough letters in the mail today. While this development is not unexpected it does represent the first time that the company has put out some kind of notice "i.e." furlough, reduction in force and the like, and not given a courtesy call to the MEC letting us know. Unfortunate as this development is at least the company has done the pilot group the courtesy of not suddenly and without notice ceasing operations which is what usually happens.
While the details of the bids submitted remain confidential a reading of the furlough notice cannot help but shed some light on where we stand. Clearly the company does not believe that it will be able to continue flight operations after January 7th which tells us that it has not received an acceptable bid to operate the company as a going concern.
We are going to solicit all carriers to help distressed Independence pilots through jump seat and employment opportunities. The track record to date has been excellent for pilots seeking employment at other carriers like Jet Blue, MaxJet, Atlas, Continental, and the fractionals, just to name a few. We still are being paid, so we still have a job to do. One sure way not to get paid is not to come to work. I have been told that all work performed will be paid on the normal pay schedule, even after the shutdown. We can only hope that this is true.
While the future does seem dark I know that the men and women of Independence Air are a special group. Never in my life have I been as proud to be associated with a group of people as I have been to be associated with this pilot group. No matter what happens in the future you will be able to look back on your days at ACA/Independence Air with your head held high in the knowledge that you did a difficult job and did it well. This pilot group has done everything that could be asked of it through out the years and sadly barring some miracle we will now join the ranks of Eastern, Pan-Am, TWA and others as a once proud airline that was mismanaged into obscurity.
I encourage everyone to stay focused on finishing strong, on carrying out the sacred trust of transporting our passengers safely to their destinations until that last day arrives and the planes fall silent for the last time. On being true professionals in every sense of the word. And in these dark times don't forget to stay focused on the things that truly matter in life. For I know that the men and women that sit in our cockpits are people of quality and people that can look forward to brighter days ahead.
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Chuck Yogourt said:
But if FLY-I dude gets a job with da Tranny, den like you're gonna like deny jumpseatin to him, cause like dats what you said in like somma dem udder posts you made.
Dude, I did da jumpseat on FLY-I and I totally agree with Chuckie. All da peeps at FLY-I are freaking really cool and stuff and Im like REALLY feelin bad for da dudes there and Im like glad tha Tranny hired like a bookoo amaounts of you dudes and dem ATA dudes too. Good luck and like good kharma for like a mo better light at da end of dis tunnel.
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I am so sorry about this! It makes me very sad. All the FlyI folks I have worked with have been great people.
Like your MEC said, there has been success at other carriers with FlyI pilots. Strike while the iron is hot, as other airlines / operators will try to accomodate furloughees.
Go immediately and apply for unemployment. In some states, there is a two-week waiting period. You may have to wait until the official furlough date, but call and find out if you can apply sooner. Have your furlough notice with you to prove you are out of work.
Good luck to everyone!
Like your MEC said, there has been success at other carriers with FlyI pilots. Strike while the iron is hot, as other airlines / operators will try to accomodate furloughees.
Go immediately and apply for unemployment. In some states, there is a two-week waiting period. You may have to wait until the official furlough date, but call and find out if you can apply sooner. Have your furlough notice with you to prove you are out of work.
Good luck to everyone!
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Translated.....Sir, It has been a rare and exciting privlidge to occupy the jumpseat at the esteemed FLY-I and I find myself in complete concurrence with the statements made by fellow poster "Chuckie". The pilots and crewmembers are all consumate professionals who are supremely enjoyable to be associated with and made occupying the jumpseat a truly elegant experience. My heart felt condolences go out to those of you who are losing your jobs and I'm pleased and delighted that AirTran has hired many former ACA/INDY pilots in the past. You have my sincerest best wishes for success in the future.bestpilot said:
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Heyas,
When I was PDT, we all were really impressed when ACA dug itself out its messy origin (split off from Westair, got the DHC-8s from Air Wille, furloughs in the early 90's) and went on to launch the J-41 and really put together a first rate outfit.
After the debacle with AAA, I never thought PDT would outlast ACA.
The sad irony was that Mesa bought, and later shutdown Westair, and that the same could happen at Indy. They'll join the ranks of CCAir and Crown.
Anyway, my thoughts are with you guys.
Nu
When I was PDT, we all were really impressed when ACA dug itself out its messy origin (split off from Westair, got the DHC-8s from Air Wille, furloughs in the early 90's) and went on to launch the J-41 and really put together a first rate outfit.
After the debacle with AAA, I never thought PDT would outlast ACA.
The sad irony was that Mesa bought, and later shutdown Westair, and that the same could happen at Indy. They'll join the ranks of CCAir and Crown.
Anyway, my thoughts are with you guys.
Nu
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Awww Yeah! Dats what Im sayin, bro.
Im also sayin that if you gets a job with Air Tran (da Tranny), that Chuckie Yougourt dude says that he ain't lettin no "Air Trash" ever to be gettin a ride on his plane, and he's like a Midwest Capn. He be like usin his jumpseat as like a weapon, so if you live in like MKE, just know that dude is out there, and that's what he'll treat you like ifn you get hired by da Tranny.
All dem Fly-I dudes that are workin here are really cool peeps and Im like hopin we can brings more of you dudes in to da Tranny!
Goood luck and good kharma!:beer:
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It's hard to say at this moment. The letter clearly stated "IF". If we get money we move on, If we don't see ya on the 7th. Moore/Skeen should be hung for this.........
I enjoyed my time at INDY/ACA for the last 10 year's, but I think the Fat Lady is going to keep singing for along time once she starts?????
I enjoyed my time at INDY/ACA for the last 10 year's, but I think the Fat Lady is going to keep singing for along time once she starts?????
Well...
I spent 2 1/2 years on the property when it was ACA- all of it in Jetstreams and most of that in the 32. I've flown many before and since, but there was nothing quite like ACA, especially when I was there. Very very sad to see that it might not survive. All the best to the folks that remain, many of whom are friends of mind.
I spent 2 1/2 years on the property when it was ACA- all of it in Jetstreams and most of that in the 32. I've flown many before and since, but there was nothing quite like ACA, especially when I was there. Very very sad to see that it might not survive. All the best to the folks that remain, many of whom are friends of mind.
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