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UAL ahead of schedule in recalling furloughed pilots
More than 100 pilots already back on job — 1/3 of anticipated 2006 total
United Airlines has already recalled more than 100 laid-off pilots this year – a third of the total it plans to bring back in 2006, the company said.
United confirmed four groups of recalled pilots have reported to its world headquarters and a Denver flight training center for a planned return to the skies. The first group came back to work Jan 9.
“This is certainly good news for all the pilots out there watching so closely as we’ve fought our way through bankruptcy,” said Herb Hunter, a Boeing 747 captain with United and a spokesman for the Air Line Pilots Assn. International, the union representing United’s pilots. UAL Corp., United’s parent, emerged from Chapter 11 last month.
The Elk Grove Township-based carrier furloughed 2,172 pilots after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Furloughed pilots receive no pay or benefits from the airline but are eligible to regain their jobs, based on seniority, if United needs to increase staffing.
There are still 1,831 pilots on furlough, the union said. United brought back 234 pilots last year.
More than 100 pilots already back on job — 1/3 of anticipated 2006 total
United Airlines has already recalled more than 100 laid-off pilots this year – a third of the total it plans to bring back in 2006, the company said.
United confirmed four groups of recalled pilots have reported to its world headquarters and a Denver flight training center for a planned return to the skies. The first group came back to work Jan 9.
“This is certainly good news for all the pilots out there watching so closely as we’ve fought our way through bankruptcy,” said Herb Hunter, a Boeing 747 captain with United and a spokesman for the Air Line Pilots Assn. International, the union representing United’s pilots. UAL Corp., United’s parent, emerged from Chapter 11 last month.
The Elk Grove Township-based carrier furloughed 2,172 pilots after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Furloughed pilots receive no pay or benefits from the airline but are eligible to regain their jobs, based on seniority, if United needs to increase staffing.
There are still 1,831 pilots on furlough, the union said. United brought back 234 pilots last year.
