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01-15-2016, 08:51 AM

#1351

MaxKts

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Originally Posted by CloudSailor

I also know of some (at least 3 personally) who will retire with minimum notice (1 day?). It makes no sense to me, but it sounded as if they see it as a sort of 'revenge' for our TA/CBA, at least from the couple of guys who shared their plan with me.

Probably because the 1 year notice option doesn't fit into their plans! Maybe if there would have been some financial incentive for those with less than a year planned they would have given notice.

01-15-2016, 09:07 AM

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CloudSailor

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Originally Posted by MaxKts

Probably because the 1 year notice option doesn't fit into their plans! Maybe if there would have been some financial incentive for those with less than a year planned they would have given notice.

I agree. A sliding scale for giving notice would've been nice for us, and for the company, IMO. The $40K for 12 months notice, $20K for 6 months notice, $10K for 3 months... something with more flexibility.

01-15-2016, 11:07 AM

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The Walrus

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What would you get if you gave notice during the halftime break of cmv2?

01-15-2016, 12:01 PM

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e2thumper

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Originally Posted by trashhauler

Last number I heard was around 189 max, give or take a few I'm sure. I think there are around 115 or 120 that have to retire because of age 65. I haven't looked at the number in a while, but it's some where around there.

The exact number of mandatory retirements is 94 according to the 2016 ALPA calendar.

01-15-2016, 03:33 PM

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fr8av8r

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Originally Posted by The Walrus

What would you get if you gave notice during the halftime break of cmv2?

I like the way you think! Thanks for the laugh.

01-15-2016, 03:52 PM

#1356

Albief15

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What would you get if you gave notice during the halftime break of cmv2?

A standing ovation from the FO and a lot of praise at the watercooler...

I believe the infamous Derrick Dennis of ALL ATPS fame left this way.

01-15-2016, 04:17 PM

#1357

FedElta

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Originally Posted by Albief15

A standing ovation from the FO and a lot of praise at the watercooler...

I believe the infamous Derrick Dennis of ALL ATPS fame left this way.

yup...........

01-15-2016, 05:04 PM

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CloudSailor

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Originally Posted by The Walrus

What would you get if you gave notice during the halftime break of cmv2?

I had heard about that story. Pretty brave. I wonder if he showed up in jeans that day.

Could you still jumpseat home?

Not to derail the thread, but it would be nice to negotiate for our retirees to have access to the jumpseat on personal status. I know we don't have 'cabin' seats for guys not holding a current medical, but we used to carry non-pilots in all our jumpseats before. Has that ever been brought up in negotiations?

Last edited by CloudSailor; 01-15-2016 at 05:18 PM.

01-16-2016, 03:44 AM

#1359

Jetjok

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What would you get if you gave notice during the halftime break of cmv2?

Along the same lines, back in the very early '90's, UPS flew a DC-8 into Denver. The two pilots got off the jet, but the F/E stayed behind in the cockpit for a while. When she finally came out, she had changed from her uniform into her civilian clothes and walked up to the Captain and said: "Thanks for the ride. I start class at United tomorrow", and walked off into the sunset. I assume she mailed back her ID badge along with her uniforms and those brown suitcases that UPS issued. I'm assuming she didn't much care for UPS.