Same old same old...

[RNObased]

Nothing equitable about this slow down so far. I've never been so current in my career and yet I keep running into folks who are staying home, getting sent home so early, and getting bed sores in the hotels. There most be more because these are just the ones who occassionally turn up in the FBOs telling me this.

I'm paid to go out every other week, but I would sure appreciate "duty at residence."
Guess I got to relocate to East BF to get that.

Any grudges previously held against those who opted out are hereby recinded

Lord,
It is all in what jet you fly. Bigger cabin aircraft ie; owners with deeper pockets and a airplane that is a up grade, are working like normal. I have been sent home early twice, because it made sense, plane gone to new crew, etc. That is it.

I just shake my head when people tell me about every other tour at home. Must be nice. This will change for the most part when the buyouts are done, possibly. Some fleets are just plain over staffed for demand.

Nice to see you are no longer holding grudges.

 

[CRAWDADDY]

I'm paid to go out every other week, but I would sure appreciate "duty at residence."
Guess I got to relocate to East BF to get that.

Always been that way. Cut back in scheduling!

 

[gutshotdraw]

It will take a while for the departures of early outs and LOA's to be felt. NJ'ers saw how many NJI people are departing the pattern. Crew Resources won't be finished plugging holes and letting people go until December.

 

[RNObased]

It will take a while for the departures of early outs and LOA's to be felt. NJ'ers saw how many NJI people are departing the pattern. Crew Resources won't be finished plugging holes and letting people go until December.

I was told the G whiz's won't be backfilled for a while. Now what that means is anyone's guess.

 

[gutshotdraw]

We were already somewhat overstaffed even before the downturn (I'll leave the reasons alone) so I doubt any of the attrition will be re-filled. So far, only G-IV's and future delivery positions of 450/550's are being sold. If the fleet size does shrink, people way above my pay grade will be having lots of meetings...