Nwa Guys: Compass ???

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04-03-2007, 11:04 AM

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INAV8OR

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I want to return to MSP, where all my fam. is around. I am also hopeful that things will turn around there soon...

04-03-2007, 11:09 AM

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Thedude

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I see Compass being sold or disbanded in 2-3 yrs just like Mid-Atlantic. Nothing more than another NWA shell game

04-03-2007, 01:05 PM

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XJPILOT1

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Originally Posted by Thedude

I see Compass being sold or disbanded in 2-3 yrs just like Mid-Atlantic. Nothing more than another NWA shell game

They do have the same guy in charge!

04-03-2007, 09:23 PM

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All pilots have been recalled and many were asked if they would fly Compass and I think many said no.

While the majority of furloughed pilots have been offered recall, there are 60+ pilots who have not been offered recall yet.

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04-03-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by INAV8OR

Currently, I have been working for Comair for 9 yrs; 6 as PIC of CRJ 50. I live in Indianapolis and want to return to MSP, where I grew up. I applied at Compass, understanding that after 2 yrs as a Captain there, I would get an opportunity to work for NWA. I just wanted to know how the NWA pilots feel about Compass and if there is any ill will? Thanks

The two year freeze for a cpt's position, then to NWA is for the furloughed NWA pilots, not guys off the street. You are getting hired by Compass, not NWA.

04-04-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by crewdawg52

The two year freeze for a cpt's position, then to NWA is for the furloughed NWA pilots, not guys off the street. You are getting hired by Compass, not NWA.

Actually that's not the way that I read it, or how it seems to be turning out based on the interview process.

Sounds like the interviews for Compass are now going to include a captains panel (of mainline pilots) and a 727 sim ride- all at the insistance of NWA management, since the flow through has the potential to put off the street Compass guys onto the NWA seniority list in a few years.

Guess that we'll find out in a few weeks after the first few interviews.

04-04-2007, 08:44 AM

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And I guess you know so much more than I do.....Who do you work for?

04-04-2007, 09:16 AM

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And I guess you know so much more than I do.....Who do you work for?

What does it matter? I have enough contacts out there (both at NWA, NWA management, and Compass) to know more than your average off the street applicant. I'm just posting what I know and what I've heard. Take it for what it's worth. (Or don't I really don't care).

But I have read the agreement, and seen a lot of other info first hand, and as far as I can tell (I'm no lawyer), the flow through applies to anybody employed at Compass that meets the time requirements.

Either way though, I wouldn't base an employment decision at Compass based wholly on the prospective of flow through to NWA. A lot can change in two years.

04-04-2007, 09:22 AM

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And I guess you know so much more than I do.....Who do you work for?

Come on!!

04-04-2007, 09:35 AM

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Are a lot of people applying to this place? Are the first interviews at the end of april? What happens if they get sold after they have 11 planes, as NWA has the right to do so in the contract?