Any "Latest & Greatest" about Endeavor?
09-18-2019, 07:06 AM
Gets Weekends Off
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Not true. We lost 13 pilots in August. We had classes of 10ish starting every week. My “RSV line” went backwards 7 spots for October. Guys that have been here a year are barely getting used. I pick up anything I can, and I feel lucky to have 250 hours. Guys in my class that only work their scheduled days are still about 150 hours.
Now, that’s not all to complain, as I get that it’s the way the life is. But the statement was made that the intended use of the grid was to allow RSVs to drop, and pick up flying. That simply doesn’t happen.
And probably 80% of reserve stretch’s I don’t get used. 15% maybe used for a turn. 5% more than a turn. That tells me there are still too many pilots sitting reserve.
Now, that’s not all to complain, as I get that it’s the way the life is. But the statement was made that the intended use of the grid was to allow RSVs to drop, and pick up flying. That simply doesn’t happen.
And probably 80% of reserve stretch’s I don’t get used. 15% maybe used for a turn. 5% more than a turn. That tells me there are still too many pilots sitting reserve.
09-18-2019, 07:10 AM
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You can look in the crew resource report in FLICA. Today, we have 6 LCR and 28 SCR, with 9 out on assignment. NYC 900 FO
My biggest gripe about reserve is the bucketing system. Leaving you to rot in the crashpad for a week, then using you for a turn on your last day to screw over your commute because you have a day left is ridiculous.
My biggest gripe about reserve is the bucketing system. Leaving you to rot in the crashpad for a week, then using you for a turn on your last day to screw over your commute because you have a day left is ridiculous.
09-18-2019, 09:13 AM
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Valid points
Valid about being on reserve flydiamond however, one could argue that the grid should always be green unless an irop occurs. The grid is to be able to not just drop and pick up but, to also drop and or swap days of rsv. Again, the grid stayed red for most of towop when we were overstaffed. Yes, the point about bringing other reserves in is valid. Tick the box on “reserve at other bases”, I think is what is says in PBS. They’ll have to pos space you and get you a hotel.
I think they are abusing their control and are using the grid against us. They’ll want something in return for any release of control of that grid but again, it goes against foundations of flight and core principles. I wonder if a call to the ethics hotline, on the website, would help?
I think they are abusing their control and are using the grid against us. They’ll want something in return for any release of control of that grid but again, it goes against foundations of flight and core principles. I wonder if a call to the ethics hotline, on the website, would help?
09-18-2019, 10:21 AM
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Id rather be in a mediocre hotel, that’s at least clean, quiet and decent van service with stuff around it than a brand new holiday inn express that’s right next to train tracks and has nothing around it. When you get in to a hotel at 1130am-1pm. It’s nice to be able to get out and stretch your legs and find something to do than be stuck in your room all day because you’re in a warehouse park
09-18-2019, 11:05 AM
Porco Rosso
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Seriously, you do know that if it worked that way, folks would drop until the grid was red again, right?
09-18-2019, 11:55 AM
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09-18-2019, 03:15 PM
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Isn’t ironic don’t ya think
Thank you Elanis Morristte for those words.
Are we not supposed to be able to use the coveted FLICA at 1700? It no worky!
Either they are messing with us or our IT department moved to India!!! Wait a minute.
Are we not supposed to be able to use the coveted FLICA at 1700? It no worky!
Either they are messing with us or our IT department moved to India!!! Wait a minute.
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