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With all due respect to you, I have to totally disagree - for the reasons you said.Time2Spare said:With all due respect to AviatorTX, I have to totally disagree -
Time2Spare said:Expect to see a slow-down and picketing during the Berkshire-Hathaway Annual Meeting in Omaha next month.
We have not taken a strike vote and have not been released for “self help” by the mediator, therefore, a strike (or illegal job action) next month would be impossible.
Time2Spare said:7 on 7 off is brutal - I have several buddies over there who used to fly at regionals … who truly miss regional scheduling.
And I know many former regional/major furloughees who would never go back.
Personally, my family and I like my being home 7 uninterrupted days at a time and (3) 21 day vacations every year.
Time2Spare said:The fractionals are also in a state of decline.
This was noted where? Someone is pulling your leg.Time2Spare said:The management …. have noted in recent weeks that the fractional model is unsustainable
Time2Spare said:…longer work days
Time2Spare said:…middle of the night phone calls, etc.
Length of duty days and minimum 10 hours of rest are contractually regulated.
Days cannot get longer and they can only call when we are “legal.”
Time2Spare said:… I've flown charter including many sub-trips for NetJets, and I honestly prefer regional flying.
To each his own, but keep in mind, there is a colossal difference in a “regular” charter operation (or vendor) and NetJets.
Time2Spare said:…I don't know a single pilot who hasn't changed jobs at least once (three times for me) in the past 5 years.
500 of us at NJA have been here longer than 5 years, and 1400 have been here longer than 3 years.
Time2Spare said:how important is QOL to you
More importantly, what is quality of life to you/him?
2-3 days at home vs 7 days at home
Same routes every day vs anywhere
Terminal/no food vs catered crew meals (real food)
Jumpseat for 1 vs space positive tickets for the family (free)
>50 people in the back vs <10 (well mannered)
Holiday Inn vs Hilton/Hyatt