LewisU_Pilot
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March 27, 2009
To All American Eagle Pilots,
By now you have probably read today’s Special Eaglewire from Peter Bowler, that addresses
our current over-staffing and the necessary furlough of 75 American Eagle pilots – as well as
the reduction of 45 management positions. A copy of this letter can be found on Jetnet.
These actions are truly regrettable, but – given the serious economic crisis we are facing and
our current level of spending that exceeds our 2009 budget – we simply must reduce staffing
levels in line with our reduced level of flying.
Those of you who are being furloughed have been an important part of American Eagle’s Flight
Department. You have successfully completed the finest regional airline training program in the
world, piloted a fleet of modern regional aircraft and transported thousands of passengers safely
to their destinations – and we thank you for that. It is unfortunate that we have to make these
decisions, and hope to be able to welcome you back when the economy and our business
recover.
We plan to furlough our first group of 35 pilots on May 1, followed by an additional 40 on June 1.
We will have more details to share next week, including any subsequent displacements and
vacancies.
What we ask each of you is to stay focused on the task at hand and continue to fly safe. Feel
free to contact either of us or your Chief Pilot with any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
David
Senior Vice-President of Technical Operations
Captain Jim
Vice President of Flight Operations
To All American Eagle Pilots,
By now you have probably read today’s Special Eaglewire from Peter Bowler, that addresses
our current over-staffing and the necessary furlough of 75 American Eagle pilots – as well as
the reduction of 45 management positions. A copy of this letter can be found on Jetnet.
These actions are truly regrettable, but – given the serious economic crisis we are facing and
our current level of spending that exceeds our 2009 budget – we simply must reduce staffing
levels in line with our reduced level of flying.
Those of you who are being furloughed have been an important part of American Eagle’s Flight
Department. You have successfully completed the finest regional airline training program in the
world, piloted a fleet of modern regional aircraft and transported thousands of passengers safely
to their destinations – and we thank you for that. It is unfortunate that we have to make these
decisions, and hope to be able to welcome you back when the economy and our business
recover.
We plan to furlough our first group of 35 pilots on May 1, followed by an additional 40 on June 1.
We will have more details to share next week, including any subsequent displacements and
vacancies.
What we ask each of you is to stay focused on the task at hand and continue to fly safe. Feel
free to contact either of us or your Chief Pilot with any comments or questions.
Sincerely,
David
Senior Vice-President of Technical Operations
Captain Jim
Vice President of Flight Operations
