Yumyum

You're 100% correct. I got a little worked up during my response. This TA is a step in the right direction, but it still needs improvemnts on the reserve side. Eleven days off prevents us from open time participation, which essentially is a pay raise for everyone else.
Ready reseve is a waste of time. I haven't been used in four months on ready, and many of my colleagues say the same. ALPA knows ready reserve is a problem with the pilot group. It shouldn't be that hard to at least minimize the amount of ready assignments in one reserve stretch.

Farmlover

30hr is now first year pay
you also get 20k bonus a year
and a min of 3k hiring bonus

24Whiskey

It could start with crew scheduling not calling you all excited to notify you of ready reserve tomorrow morning. Especially when you're coming off a day of flying over min guarantee for the only time in a month. I'd rather get kicked in the teeth.

Increase of min days off would be nice too. Even just an increase to 12 would go a long way.

That being said I like the TA. There's always more to ask but this is definitely a step in the right direction.
(Note: I am a first year commuter on reserve.)

CFin

Looks like it passed. Hopefully just the first in many steps forward for 9E!

WMUFlyboy1

$50,000 guaranteed for first year pay... Who would have guessed it would have come to this even just a year ago?

Glad to see some progress. Obviously, still some QOL issues that need to be worked out, but it's a good start!

whoareyou311

Memo from leadership:

"This evening, we received word that LOA 71 was ratified by the Endeavor ALPA MEC. This mutually beneficial package will make Endeavor pilots among the highest paid pilots in the regional industry, while giving pilot candidates an attractive option when considering where to start or continue their career. In return, the MEC has agreed to give Endeavor more control over the OE scheduling process, as well as an earlier report time for pilots as they start their day.
This agreement gives Endeavor the fuel it needs to grow our airline aggressively in 2016, while creating unprecedented career progression opportunities for all of our pilots. Starting in January, we will begin growing our fleet to at least 134 aircraft, upgrading more than 300 First Officers, and aim to hire 60 pilots a month throughout 2016.
I’d like to send my thanks to the pilot group and the MEC for their support in getting this deal done. Have a great weekend and safe travels to those of you on the road for the holidays."

Now the question remains...will they be able to pull this off?

VoiceOfReason

Well, Richard Anderson said during their investor call the other day that Endeavor has delivered a business plan that works, and until they prove otherwise, I wouldn't bet against them.

There are going to be formers and haters who will root for the systemic failure of 9E, but I'm certainly not going to doubt them. Have you seen their performance numbers versus some of the other carriers out there? Shoot...given the places they fly and STILL hitting 100% CCF? Remarkable.

Good people, innovative approach to maintenance, and a growing fleet....plus this pay package...might be time to evaluate where my career is taking me!

Kforekyle

Yes, I agree. Now reward them with a guaranteed aprogression. Then you will have a great package.

jethikoki

I bet Endeavor even contributes to the profits of DAL without Endeavor employees being offered any profit sharing.

mojo6911

What's life like for a new hire commuter under the new ta?