Mozam

TD could not compete with a broken clock. At least a broken clock is correct 2x a day. . TD pushed hard for TA1, saying it is the best we could get.

ZapBrannigan

Yeah I remember the whole “time value of money” drum he was constantly beating. He is living proof why there needs to be a test on trade unionism before any pilot starts at their first airline gig.

Lewbronski

Yes, there needs to be a test and there needs to be a section on “RLA Dynamics.” You need to prove, for example, that you understand the President cannot stop a strike and write a three-paragraph essay about how the “book away phenomena” works.

Even more importantly, to hold any kind of office or be appointed to any committee at SWAPA, you should need to pass a similar but more extensive test on how organized labor works, similar to a bar exam for attorneys or something. Ideally, you’d also have to affirm by oath that you understand and acknowledge that the RLA is not slanted against labor but, in fact, it’s slanted against the less educated, less informed, and “stupider” side (like a lot of things in life).

fcrx

Best of luck to the pilot on the move! This place is…. daring people to leave at this point. clueless management and folly after folly. Hope things turn around soon for those who are riding it out.

El Peso

Sounds like he lives near MIA. Gosh that’s a lot of seniority to give up, but driving 3 hours to MCO to sit reserve (what in your car?) just sounds awful. He’ll be sitting reserve by his pool now, and be Captain again in a couple years. Or maybe go into “early retirement” on the wide body. Either way hope it turns out to be the right decision for this guy. I hope I never have to make a tough choice like that after 16+ years.

nene

Don't think mgmt will care much. Wasn't it Gordon Bethune (while running Continental) saying he could run quite a profitable airline if all the employees were on 5yr contracts. I think that's the general sentiment of all airline mgmt, if able to replace with younger, cheaper labor, well that's a bonus.

PNWFlyer

yeah, good luck. Guess he forgot to read the AA Forum. Their bankruptcy is imminent… I mean any day now……

TransWorld

Yep. World ended today. Film at 11.

Maxxter

Hello everyone!

Thanks for the kind words. Yes, I put a lot of thought into this and consulted with several friends and family, including AA buddies. Everyone gave me the green light (even my wife).

Yes, I was sitting reserve from my car, hanging out a lot in Vero beach lol

Yes, I will now sit reserve from my pool!

I don't care about giving up 16 years of seniority. As MCO captain I was 91% anyway, so to me, I am loosing nothing. I will move up faster in MIA starting over. Yes, I could of bid back to FO, which I did for a little, but that sucked.

And as far as the financials at AA, they are not going anywhere. Way too much of a powerhouse in the US transportation system for anyone to allow them to fold. Bankruptcy? Maybe. I can handle a furlough as I have a few side businesses. (This would not be happening without that)

So, trust me, I have thought all of this out lol

Mozam

You are making the right choice Max, Just the fact that TD says it is a bad move makes it a good more. That idiot is wrong every time he opens his trap .