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[b707guy]

So what are you waiting for? Just send it in and see where it takes you! I should probably be sending one in myself, but for some reason, I'm hopeful for a future here. Call me crazy, but I can't walk away from the seniority and longevity I've established here while there's still hope (barring a miracle second chance with either brown or purple, of course...).

 

[dutch747]

A few follow up questions for anyone in the know about World Airways:

When was the current contract signed? Amendable? How does it compare to other contracts you've worked under?

Current contract was signed in 2006 and is up for renegotiations in March, 2009. It's a great contract, everyone is happy with it.

Regarding home basing - how often can your "home base of choice" be changed, and how much notice is required?

Yes, it can be changed, 72 hours notice. But the base you want to fly out of must have at least 2 major carriers.

How are your deadhead days considered for duty? Day on? Paid? At what rate?

DH, even from Home base, is paid at half your flight pay. They are considered duty and if you go over 16 hours without rest, you get half flight pay for any DH above 16 hours. Or you can demand a hotel.

Where do you typically deadhead to, or is it completely unpredictable?

Depends on your bid line and equipment. Most trips are setup where you start stateside and then fly overseas. But if you don't get awarded a bid line you may start anywhere.

Do you know if you're flying cargo or pax month to month? Day to day? Do you care?

The bid lines tell all. But I don't care. I prefer a mix just to keep it all interesting.

How's the medical coverage?

Medical is the best I've seen in the industry. United Health Care PPO and I only pay $129 a month for me and my wife and kids. No deductibles, $10 copays across the board, Max presciption out of pocket is $10.

 

[Mooseflyer]

Thanks for the info Dutch747. Would you happen to have a .pdf of your contract and a bidpack you could PM to me? I have many more questions, but most of them I can probably answer myself from the above documents. Thanks...

 

[Mooseflyer]

So what are you waiting for?

Well, I'd like to make sure it's a better fit for me than my current gig. Hate to waste everyone's time chasing a job I don't know much about - been there and done that before, wish I hadn't.

 

[Mooseflyer]

Would you happen to have a .pdf of your contract and a bidpack you could PM to me?

Disregard, got em......