Spirit ?

[steveg]

Hi,

I was going though some old posts and saw a lot about a new contract and new airplanes by years end. Just curious if any of this came about, and if so, what's the scoop?

Thanks

 

[enigma]

New contract was signed this past February. It gave a 20% raise to base pay, but included a lot of concessions in work rules. The company is also interpreting the contract any way they see fit. The greivance committee is working OT. Ultimately, most of us agree that what we gained in pay rate, we lost in work rules. BTW, an average Captain is knocking down about $90 an hour for 72 hours.

The company is still acquiring previously used MD83's. No official announcement has been made about any new aircraft type.

Robert Crandall was in Mirimar last week as the rep of some financial company that is thinking of investing in the Spirit. I want to be optimistic, so I assume that Crandalls visit is a good thing.

The jury is still out on Spirit. I sincerely hope that our owner makes good decisions and that we survive and thrive.

regards,
enigma

 

[steveg]

Thanks,

I hope things continue to go well for you.

 

[Lear70]

Every regional pilot would be wise to take a REALLY GOOD second look at Enigma's post - there's a golden gem in there for everyone:

Ultimately, most of us agree that what we gained in pay rate, we lost in work rules.

Work rules effect QOL more than pay in many cases. Good Trip and Duty rigs prevent a company from not only building non-commutable lines, but also keep them from building stupidly short pairings and wasting your days at work (or, God forbid, illegals). Good cancellation pay language keeps them from screwing around with the staffing, as does good reserve rules.

Maybe preaching to the choir for some, but I hope more people take a good, hard look at what happened over there and apply that lesson to their next contract.

 

[pilot1704]

are they hiring!

where to send resume!

thanks