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09-07-2016, 06:19 AM
#2241
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Because its just my opinion. Certainly I'm entitled to that.
I just don't think Alaska, with more orders and options for 737s than VX has Busses, will keep the airplanes. Consequently, I don't think there will be anymore hiring on that side and VX pilots will be allowed/required to bid openings on the AS side of the house to crew those new jets. Of course, the timing of the JCBA and the SLI will drive that.
Hopefully, no furlough time will be involved for VX pilots, but that would depend on the 737 delivery schedule and when the Bus leases expire. Again, strictly my opinion, but I think AS will return the Busses as those leases come due. They're pretty committed to the single airframe fleet.
I just don't think Alaska, with more orders and options for 737s than VX has Busses, will keep the airplanes. Consequently, I don't think there will be anymore hiring on that side and VX pilots will be allowed/required to bid openings on the AS side of the house to crew those new jets. Of course, the timing of the JCBA and the SLI will drive that.
Hopefully, no furlough time will be involved for VX pilots, but that would depend on the 737 delivery schedule and when the Bus leases expire. Again, strictly my opinion, but I think AS will return the Busses as those leases come due. They're pretty committed to the single airframe fleet.
09-07-2016, 07:29 AM
#2242
Ich bin Pilot von Beruf
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: CRJ Kapitän
Posts: 615
Even if AS did away with the A320s, assuming that an equal amount of B737s replaced them, would VX/AS still not need the same amount of crews to fly the B737s? Everyone keeps his/her job therefore. Indeed having more B737s on order would imply further hiring, right?
09-07-2016, 01:58 PM
#2243
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Even if AS did away with the A320s, assuming that an equal amount of B737s replaced them, would VX/AS still not need the same amount of crews to fly the B737s? Everyone keeps his/her job therefore. Indeed having more B737s on order would imply further hiring, right?
That's why getting a JCBA and SLI ASAP is critical.
09-08-2016, 03:44 AM
#2248
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Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 95
The TPA should give us a better idea of what can and can't be done regarding whipsaw and furlough scenarios if fleet size decreases. Until then, don't feed the trolls.
09-09-2016, 08:52 PM
#2249
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At Alaska an offer of employment is not a job and as such all of Virgin will be ahead of anyone with a job offer. Until you actually show up for the first day of class you are no closer to a seniority number then a guy who hasnt interviewed yet......dont pass up a real job because you have been "offered a job" here...
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