nosoup4u

I wonder how many instructors would rather go back to the line?

Toccata

Oh come on....don't imply anything. They quit over there all the time...terrible job........

R1200RT

A bunch are going to do just that if something doesn't change. They'll have a hard time training the excess bid with 40% fewer instructors. Unlike reserve guys they will actually work 150% of what line guys will. Going to get ugly!

cma2407

Then you'll like this: the FO student potentially gets paid more per day now than his Captain Flex Instructor, or a typical Capt on RSV. Here's the math:

Capt Feb '09 RLG: 4:09
FO Feb '09 BLG: 6:00

Captain daily pay: 4:09 x $225/hr = $945/day

FO daily pay: 6:00 x $160/hr = $960/day

If RLG's drop further it gets worse. I hope the company has included the extra training costs of fixing this fiasco too...

jagplt

gee... thanks for starting my day off right!

what other great news do you have ....bonehead!~

cma2407

Well, I won a small side bet on the FL/OK game last night!

jagplt

ohhhh.... well then all is well with the BLG world~ silly me.

Juniority List

Has anyone heard about or experienced the non-contractual company "call" if you are sick more than 6 times a year? I've been close, but never reached the magic #.

jagplt

hadn't reached it.. missed it by one... but it's there.

MEMFO4Ever

A few years ago I received an email from an ACP asking for 'clarification' immediately following the 5th call, regardless of the number of days or hours used. It was stated in a previously issued email that on the 7th call out they would question you, but apparently it is an arbitrary, non-contractual number that they can adjust whenever they please. I responded by referring him to the ALPA's office of legal counsel and stated that I would not discuss it. Never heard another word.

If you hear from a manager or FOA about sick time usage (or anything esle for that matter) call the union first and respond the way you are instructed. The company must state in writing that they belive you are 'abusing' sick time before you are compelled to disclose medical information. RSA/DSA is negotiated, paid time off to cover you during medical deficiency that would prevent you from flying. The FAA rules on that are quite broad and you should never allow the company to force you into violating FAR's. Sometimes they need to be reminded of that. If that does not work perhaps the next step is to contact the FSDO.

Maybe ACP bonuses are tied to sick time usage? Around here anything is possible.