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03-25-2007, 08:24 PM

#171

fdx727pilot

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Joined APC: Jul 2006

Position: 767 Cap

Posts: 1,306

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Originally Posted by 130JDrvr

The key word there is "MAY" be furloughed. In an excess bid, there does not have to be a vacancy for them to move to. If they all go to the 727, (i know), and we had to many 727 FE's then we would have a company excess and the last guys hired would be the first ones out the door. Not the 10 guys.

Past....

Doubtful that anyone would be furloughed, as a 3 year bid will probably include (based on known delivery schedules) at least 300 new WB Capts, 300 WB FOs, 50-100 757 Caps and FOs. Even if not a single over 60 guy retires for those 3 years and they fill the back of the 72, that's still at least 700 new positions, minus the 150 or so DC10 SO slots. The junior guys in the back of the 72 will just upgrade. Don't see any furloughs, short of a major recession.

03-25-2007, 08:31 PM

#172

SKYKN6

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Joined APC: Oct 2006

Position: B777 Capt(retired)

Posts: 163

NOT Furloughed!

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Originally Posted by Purple F/O

Well, these are mostly academic discussions, but I disagree. They would excess the under 60 new-hires out of the back and they would be able to bid F/O seats(if they are available, which they probably would). Then, if they ever got to an age 60 guy, he would be forced into complying with section 23.

Interesting tact by the company to make a 3 year training letter. Unrealistic by many accounts, but it sure would forces the Ropes to make up their mind. Wait 3 years to upgrade back to the front seat, if the law allows, or just throw in the towel. This whole age 60 thing is dicking up the entire program.

Purple - No offense intended. Typed media just doesn't get the humor across for crap....... Now, read on in section 23 A.2.c a geezer (I'm probably offending someone) will be offered retirement...if rejected, released from employment...."and shall not be considered as having been furloughed in cases where the only crew status the pilot can occupy is second officer." Thus, volunteer will be available. I totally agree with you about the age 60 thing being a bucket of worms.

03-25-2007, 09:19 PM

#173

Purple F/O

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Position: MD-11 F/O

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Originally Posted by SKYKN6

Agreed. An important note for spectators is that in A2c provisions(refusing retirement and taking furlough) gives up your seniority number and you could only come back as an FO (if re-hired).

If for some strange reason, the company chose A2a (perhaps to reward those who 'built' this company) then the no VLT would apply. I think this wouldn't hurt the company too bad because there would still be DFT, but you and I wouldn't get a say in whether we VLT'd or not, the Germantown speed-dial would be in full effect and out of our control.

Last edited by Purple F/O; 03-25-2007 at 09:25 PM.