Package Express

[1973Arrow]

Just curious what the current Race City fliers think of this buy out. Espically after the meeting this past weekend...

 

[Kaman]

Hello,
I hope that it works out well for the current pilots and staff at "Race City". I worked there last year for a few months and I have only fond memories of my time there. With the exception of a couple of pilots I think that everyone that I worked with has moved on. Best of luck to all you guys and gals!

Regards,

ex-Navy Rotorhead

 

[1973Arrow]

...no other Package guys on here?

 

[MonkeyWrench]

the only people who care about the pilots at The Package Express Amateur Flying club is thier mothers

 

[Beantown]

Just curious what the current Race City fliers think of this buy out. Espically after the meeting this past weekend...

Whats the deal with the buy out? Who is buying them? -Bean

 

[1973Arrow]

...it's all now Ram Air

 

[CitationLover]

curious, what did they say at this meeting?

i imagine Bill and Julie are set for life with this buyout. tyson is staying on as a regional do correct?

 

[1973Arrow]

curious, what did they say at this meeting?

i imagine Bill and Julie are set for life with this buyout. tyson is staying on as a regional do correct?

There are rumors about Tyson's departure. I've heard several storys. I'll wait 'till it comes from the Wolf's mouth.

As for those of us on the line, it's not that great. The pay cuts are comming in the form of $25 per week less, We loose the company phones (are now 'required' to have phones, but there is no kicker to help pay for them), and there is a new state of disorganization as no one at Ram is really used to running two different operations.
For those of us with some seniority, no seems to be a good time to depart...

 

[headinclouds]

I left Package right before Ram Air bought out Package but the things I hear are not so good. Seems like most of the guys are not real happy about the change. Especially with the pay change and the loss of $500 dollars at one year with the bonus. Instead of $1500 it will be $1000.

 

[Kaman]

Hello,
I think that Tyson is heading to fly the big iron for PACE.

 

[Lou3]

Wow! Good for Tyson. I am also a former 'Race City' guy. Good outfit when I was there, with above average pay. But I guess the Check 21 thing has narrowed the playing field.

 

[Freightdog75]

Lou Dog whatz happenin??????????????????????

 

[Lou3]

Wazzzz upppp man?! How is Chicago treating you?

 

[Freightdog75]

I switched roles and went down the road I said I would never go................................................................121. I'll call ya and fill you in this weekend.

 

[eyeh8flt]

It is true. Tyson has accepted a position at Pace, B757 out of ORD for 6 months and England for 6.

 

[1973Arrow]

I switched roles and went down the road I said I would never go................................................................121. I'll call ya and fill you in this weekend.

Holmes?

 

[Freightdog75]

Yo yo.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

ken you loser, get a job

 

[paldss]

Glad Bill is doing alright. I used to fly for him back when it was Corporate Air Fleet.

Is he still working the tower at CLT and flying for Ultra Motorsports?

 

[Lou3]

Yes, Bill is still in the CLT tower and flying the J-31 for the truck racing team.

 

[Freightdog75]

Job? what the he11 is that? Thats why the wife works.....................it's beer and sitting on the couch watching soap opra's all day for me.

 

[MonkeyWrench]

Job? what the he11 is that? Thats why the wife works.....................it's beer and sitting on the couch watching soap opra's all day for me.

f'n pilot losers...sounds like fun though

 

[belchfire]

Yes, Bill is still in the CLT tower and flying the J-31 for the truck racing team.

He's at least still in the tower...

 

[T-Storm Chaser]

We were shafted

Yeah, the (former) Package Express pilots really got shafted in this deal. First of all they originally told us that the pay would remain the same, then they renigged and cut our pay. For those that were on the old pay scale, they really got screwed. I am talkin about we were bent over and given it dry, no lube. Then, come to find out, some of us were not covered by any medical insurance after the date of 7/31/05. Ram Ex knew about this and told no one. After making some phone calls I found out that they were required to tell us, and that even Package might of been required to offer us alternatives in the mean time until our new insurance kicked in. That is kind of a gray area. Better check to see if your covered now, don't find out the hard way like some of us. Also after land e-mail last week by our new cheif pilot, I am starting to think that some people in the upper levels there think we are 3rd rate pilots. It seemed to cause alot of uproar. We appreciate the apologies by Lotta and John, but we need to hear something from the CP.

The beatings will continue until moral approves

On a lighter note, I miss Bill and Julie, hope they are doing well

Where did you end up going Ken?

 

[RamDaddy]

Then, come to find out, some of us were not covered by any medical insurance after the date of 7/31/05. Ram Ex knew about this and told no one. After making some phone calls I found out that they were required to tell us, and that even Package might of been required to offer us alternatives in the mean time until our new insurance kicked in.

I hadn't even thought about the insurance thing. I'll be calling BCBS tommrow to se if I'm still covered. If not youy can bet I'll be making two phone class, one to our "new home office" and one a lawyer. This is B.S. for them to take money out of our chekcs for health care and then not to provide it.
This Ram Ex thing is one F-ed up operation

 

[RamDaddy]

.....

 

[Freightdog75]

T-Storm, who that is????????????????????

 

[T-Storm Chaser]

Ken, what are you up to now? You said you went 121, where at?

 

[flygirl_1313]

Ram is doing what it can right now... We all took at pay cut at Ram about 3 months ago, and we all survived. I know it sucks. I didn't like the pay cut either. They have always been hard on us with our 6 month checks and we have been reminded in the past to keep it tight on those and not take it for granted that we will pass. This wasn't something meant to insult you guys. I've gotten that email a few times while I've been here. We all must be doing well, considering we're fr8t doggin' it in all kinds of weather!! Ram air really is a good company and they(we) are good people... give the transistion some time and I hope you'll all see that...

 

[ilkwamh2]

Does anyone know where Karen from Package is? Does she still work for the company?

-W