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Sorry if this has been posted already, but congrats to all the NWA guys.
Northwest Airlines may recall 400 pilots
Liz Fedor, Star Tribune November 10, 2004 NWA1110
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About 200 Northwest Airlines pilots will return to work during the first half of next year, and that number could double by the end of 2005 as pilots retire and the carrier expands its operations.
The pilots union notified members of the recall Tuesday.
"We are glad to see recalls continue at our airline, especially since one of the reasons for recalls is some increase in flying levels," said Hal Myers, a spokesman for the pilots union.
Northwest has furloughed 928 pilots since 2001. More than 700 pilots still have not returned to the Eagan-based airline, but the picture is brightening.
About 100 pilots will be recalled late this year, and another 200 will return to active flying in the first half of 2005. The estimate of 400 recalls for all of next year was included in a letter to furloughed pilots that was sent by Tim Rainey, a Northwest senior vice president.
News of the recalls was released a few days after Northwest pilots ratified a contract that cuts their pay by 15 percent and saves the airline $265 million a year.
"Most of the recalls are due to attrition and to some modest growth," Northwest spokeswoman Mary Stanik said.
Between December and November 2005, about 120 pilots are scheduled to retire because they will reach the mandatory retirement age of 60, Myers said.
Last month, Northwest executives said they plan to increase flight capacity by 2 to 4 percent during 2005.
"The increased flying is the result of new aircraft deliveries and higher utilization of certain fleets," the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said in a memo to its members. This year, Northwest has added 10 Airbus A330s to its fleet. In 2005, it will take delivery of four Airbus A319s and three A330s. Despite tough financial times, Northwest has been acquiring new fuel-efficient planes and retiring older aircraft.
About 5,100 pilots are actively flying for Northwest.
Myers said the 400 recall notices for 2005 is not a precise figure of how many pilots will return to work. That number is a company estimate; some recalled pilots will defer returning to Northwest to fulfill work commitments they've made with other employers. Those pilots can return to Northwest at a later time.
Last week, Northwest said that it will recall 565 flight attendants over the next few months. Most flight attendants called back to work will replace flight attendants who have chosen to take convenience leaves.
Liz Fedor is at
[email protected].
Northwest Airlines may recall 400 pilots
Liz Fedor, Star Tribune November 10, 2004 NWA1110
OAS_AD('Button20');
The pilots union notified members of the recall Tuesday.
"We are glad to see recalls continue at our airline, especially since one of the reasons for recalls is some increase in flying levels," said Hal Myers, a spokesman for the pilots union.
Northwest has furloughed 928 pilots since 2001. More than 700 pilots still have not returned to the Eagan-based airline, but the picture is brightening.
About 100 pilots will be recalled late this year, and another 200 will return to active flying in the first half of 2005. The estimate of 400 recalls for all of next year was included in a letter to furloughed pilots that was sent by Tim Rainey, a Northwest senior vice president.
News of the recalls was released a few days after Northwest pilots ratified a contract that cuts their pay by 15 percent and saves the airline $265 million a year.
"Most of the recalls are due to attrition and to some modest growth," Northwest spokeswoman Mary Stanik said.
Between December and November 2005, about 120 pilots are scheduled to retire because they will reach the mandatory retirement age of 60, Myers said.
Last month, Northwest executives said they plan to increase flight capacity by 2 to 4 percent during 2005.
"The increased flying is the result of new aircraft deliveries and higher utilization of certain fleets," the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said in a memo to its members. This year, Northwest has added 10 Airbus A330s to its fleet. In 2005, it will take delivery of four Airbus A319s and three A330s. Despite tough financial times, Northwest has been acquiring new fuel-efficient planes and retiring older aircraft.
About 5,100 pilots are actively flying for Northwest.
Myers said the 400 recall notices for 2005 is not a precise figure of how many pilots will return to work. That number is a company estimate; some recalled pilots will defer returning to Northwest to fulfill work commitments they've made with other employers. Those pilots can return to Northwest at a later time.
Last week, Northwest said that it will recall 565 flight attendants over the next few months. Most flight attendants called back to work will replace flight attendants who have chosen to take convenience leaves.
Liz Fedor is at
[email protected].
