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03-03-2022, 05:02 PM
#211
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2014
Position: Da Bus, Left
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4 day trips have been trending way for block vs TAFB over the last year, no doubt. As we grow, we will fly more legs a day so block will be the predominant pay, not TAFB
Just look at the schedules now and see how many more 3-5 leg days there were than before. And that will then result in more short overnights. Even with the 18 hour trigger this contract, I’ve noticed my short stay overnights exceeding long stay. Basically they are working us more and will continue as we add dots.
Hopefully at least the day trips will pay higher credit with increased utilization. But I’m expecting 3-4 leg days with that. LAS guys will get punished with that west coast hop crap.
Just look at the schedules now and see how many more 3-5 leg days there were than before. And that will then result in more short overnights. Even with the 18 hour trigger this contract, I’ve noticed my short stay overnights exceeding long stay. Basically they are working us more and will continue as we add dots.
Hopefully at least the day trips will pay higher credit with increased utilization. But I’m expecting 3-4 leg days with that. LAS guys will get punished with that west coast hop crap.
03-03-2022, 05:26 PM
#214
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 3,283
I think trip mix will stay just as lopsided as it is now only the bother direction. Right now it’s all 4 days with a handful of turns and two days for the very top of the seniority list. Now it will be turns and two days with a handful of 4 days for the commuters. Just as bad of a mix only the other way.
I love turns and two days especially but this will lead to more bases. More bases means less flexibility. A few massive bases are best for flexibility for all unless you commute from a city that will be a new base then it’s great for those people
I love turns and two days especially but this will lead to more bases. More bases means less flexibility. A few massive bases are best for flexibility for all unless you commute from a city that will be a new base then it’s great for those people
03-03-2022, 05:45 PM
#215
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2021
Posts: 1,035
03-03-2022, 05:46 PM
#216
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Joined APC: Jul 2021
Posts: 1,035
Who wants to do those? Too long for an in baser. Too short to have blocks of days off for the commuter except for the dreaded back to back three day. That’s like airline pilot hell
I’m personally quite excited I won’t have to wait 10 or 15 more years to hold all two day flying or a mix of one and two day
I’m personally quite excited I won’t have to wait 10 or 15 more years to hold all two day flying or a mix of one and two day
03-03-2022, 05:59 PM
#217
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 3,283
Who wants to do those? Too long for an in baser. Too short to have blocks of days off for the commuter except for the dreaded back to back three day. That’s like airline pilot hell
I’m personally quite excited I won’t have to wait 10 or 15 more years to hold all two day flying or a mix of one and two day
I’m personally quite excited I won’t have to wait 10 or 15 more years to hold all two day flying or a mix of one and two day
anyways.
Does anybody know how many senior daddies we have in DFW or Florida that commute from the Atlanta area currently?
And if somebody could insert the best picture of what they think a “senior daddy” looks like that would help.
03-03-2022, 06:01 PM
#218
Kabuki Kool
Joined APC: Jul 2016
Position: fu3king.airline@Furlough. DNA
Posts: 447
Don’t know if it’s good or bad for you guys, but you’re about to get huge influx of Allegiant new hires, and pilots who are looking for this, and/or were looking at G4, for “Home Every Night”. So, your attrition is about to be abated somewhat imo. Your company would be smart to prioritize G4 pilots in order to hobble a competitor ULCC.
03-03-2022, 06:13 PM
#219
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2017
Posts: 3,283
Don’t know if it’s good or bad for you guys, but you’re about to get huge influx of Allegiant new hires, and pilots who are looking for this, and/or were looking at G4, for “Home Every Night”. So, your attrition is about to be abated somewhat imo. Your company would be smart to prioritize G4 pilots in order to hobble a competitor ULCC.
03-04-2022, 03:05 AM
#220
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2019
Posts: 76
Looking forward to 0515 shows, 5.5 hrs block, 3+ hour sits in MCO, AUS, RSW, 11hr domicile rest. Or the reverse. Day sleep in domicile 4 to 5 days in a row.
But hey, look how much the company is going to save on hotel expense. They just pass that expense to the pilot to enhance the "career".
But hey, look how much the company is going to save on hotel expense. They just pass that expense to the pilot to enhance the "career".
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