CaptJackSparrow

It's got to be something deeper than the HI6 message. The fuel debacle has been going on for some time now.

Inop2

For those that haven’t seen it. The pressure on the captains has gone on for a while and I’m glad it is now part of the greater public record. News agencies and the outside world now have access to what Envoy has been doing. We already figured out it cost 25lbs of fuel to haul an extra 500lbs on a 750 trip... very cheap premium for an insurance policy. If Envoy has one fuel emergency making the news this story will be everywhere in hours and the public is going to choke on it. I mentioned in another thread about making the pilot group harder to manage than herding cats. Perfect example here. Don’t waste your time going to the union... reach outside for any real change. Kudos to those that called the FAA.

FAA Presence Around Envoy System
The MEC has received reports that during this week the FAA was in Miami interviewing Captains on fuel and other issues. We are not yet aware of the scope and size of the FAA presence, or if it's limited to Miami. From initial reports, the inspectors are asking our Captains a list of several dozen questions regarding fuel, company policies, and their experiences.

We strongly encourage truthful participation should you encounter an inspector. Many of you have taken the time to tell ALPA that you feel rushed and pushed by the Company, often to the detriment of safety. Take the time to answer the FAA's questions as honestly and fully as you can. If you are tight on time, politely explain your schedule to the inspector, and offer the opportunity to follow up later. If the inspector insists and a delay is inevitable, please be sure to document it via email to your ALPA rep(s) and via M51.

LowValueAviator

It's about as good as it gets for an electronic logbook. It does everything including importing schedules from sabre, to exporting them to your calendar. Also calculates pay.

A few downsides though. Expensive subscription, Mac/iOS only. It uses icloud for syncing which is not very reliable (they need their own dedicated server for the price they charge). I also noticed on the newer versions, that I can't get all of the auto-fill fields to populate when I import my schedule (minor irritation). The old version worked a little better but doesn't support CFR 117 legalities.

LowValueAviator

I heard that there is concern that Envoy may come under FAA oversight this summer.

NoValueAviator

Throw the curtains wide, it's looking like a beautiful day.

use2fly

I love the latest HI6 messages.

Attention all pilots! Due to our continual greed and inability to staff our airline accordingly, we are forced to ask you to pull us out of our scheduling problem that is 100% our fault. We understand that you are underpaid, however we don't care. We are offering you 200% of the low hourly rate we pay you in hopes that once again, your group will bail us out of our self induced problem.

Thank you
Fly Safe!

PS Stop asking for more fuel

ChickHicks

Make it 500% with 1000lbs dispatch add, and I'll think about it.

EmbaeDriver

Haha classic. Now they’ll stop offering 200% for more fuel hahaha.

ENH017

Check your pay statements, I was shorted on per diem and others on Facebook are seeing the same

havick206

Yah me too, not by much but still enough to buy a couple cartons of beer.