Not sure what all the attention B19 has for NetJets. I have been here for 7 years, and by far this is the best company and union I have ever seen. I used to be military, didn't see the need of a union - worked in non-aviation management, with a non-union operation. Never had a problem. Came to NetJets, a great company - but saw how "Management Games" can be played (Dollar Bill comes to mind, the inventor of 12:001 am shows for 14 hour duty days without a trip or aircraft assigned). The Union, stopped the nonsense of bad management (and the Teamster nonsense as well)- and in 2006, after the new contract NetJets became profitable (even while supporting NJE operations).
The times we are going through now are difficult. And after careful consideration, there is no other company in the U.S. that I would rather be employed at right now. This company and union have stepped up to offer unpressidented options to the employees - while defering any loss of pay to the Netjets Family. As payroll cuts may be required, new hire employees (or anyone else) has been offered a volentary option to leave with $1000/mo and medical for the family - and furlough protection for up to 3 years. (Higher pay options are also offered - but without the furlough protection) No one wants to lose a job, but the options the company (and union) offers are very attractive to new hires and those considering retirement. Hopefully the furlough will not occur (being the only fractional that has never furloughed is a statement of strength - one investors will notice).
I am glad to be at Netjets, and I feel for all the pilots and others who are being hit by this economic downturn. The end of which shall come quickly, this I say is true. (don't get wraped up - just a little fun using profetic jargon!)
