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    F-35 Down in Ft. Worth // Pilot Ejected

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    Two of the worst places I've ever flown wrt noise abatement rules are Madison and Burlington.  They both have ridiculously dumb rules to appease the America hating, granola eating, self-fart sniffing, smug cloud following, pinko-commie bastards that hate the sound of freedom over their neighborhoods.  So it makes sense that they'd drop F-35s in both of those locations.  It's genius...big fuck you to hippies (Ben & Jerry's being one) in both locations.

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    The new airline thread

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    4 hours ago, Lord Ratner said:

    Boy, I have bad news for the commentators here who aren't familiar with unions. You've got some of the most unstable people I've ever met in my life flying planes every day, and they are almost perfectly shielded from any consequences by the way unionized work functions. 

     

    Off the top of my head, there is a guy who threw the TV out the hotel window because it didn't have the channel he wanted. The guy who shot his neighbor's mailbox multiple times because he was mad at him. The guy who got caught creeping around the union headquarters at night on the security cameras. The guy who called flight attendants "sugar tits" in 2020. The guy who punched a gate agent in a foreign country. The multitude of pilots who have shown me graphic, personal sexual photos in the cockpit. Guys who have entire second families in South America. I have one guy explained to me the whole Jeffrey Epstein conspiracy. How Kanye West's vice presidential running mate in 2020 was one of the Epstein child prostitutes who had been drained of their blood by the billionaires, and who had a demon possessing her body. He was dead serious.

     

    At a certain point, you just realize that there are lunatics everywhere. My friends in the medical profession have stories about highly credentialed surgeons and specialists that are quite similar. 

     

     

    There was also an airline pilot who chainsawed his wife up and put her through a wood-chipper.  As to the sugar-tits comments by a pilot, while I wouldn't advise doing that...I have had much, much worse stuff said to me by female flight attendants.  Of course, those FAs have been here long enough to remember when people used to have fun on overnights, back before the world started getting offended by everything lol.

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    New BAH rates are out.

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    15 hours ago, brabus said:

    @Smokin@SocialD Do you guys have any AFI/DODI references for the BAH zipcode thing? About to have some T32 orders written, but they're not sure if they should put the unit address or my home address on the orders (significant variation in BAH/different states). I want to make sure I'm not getting screwed out of the higher BAH (unit zipcode), but also do not want to erroneously get the unit zipcode rate for 6-9 months, just to get audited and owe the govt a bunch of money. Per usual, I'll probably get more accurate data here than from the finance office. Thanks guys!

     

     

    I'll talk to our comptroller on Tuesday...dude is the most by the book person I've ever met, I'm sure he has the reference handy.  The only time my BAH was based off my home zip code, was when I was on ADOS orders.  

    The new airline thread

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    13 hours ago, TheNewGazmo said:

    Interesting. I can swear l have had to send APA union dues on ML for 30+ days, but maybe I am imagining things. Are you inactive if you still pay dues?

    It probably should have been something written into USERRA, but it was forgotten.

     

     

    I've worked for 3 airlines (one being AAL) and I don't believe I've ever paid dues while on long term MLOA.  If you're not earning income, what is there to pay dues on?  Are you sure it wasn't payment for some kind of optional insurance or dental/vision plans?  But yes, if you were paying dues, then you sure as hell should get to vote.  

     

    Talked to a few UAL guys who said they're the same as us, no voting while out on long term MLOA.  I also just received an e-mail from the company saying that, my hunch on vacation bidding was correct.  Our vacation bidding starts in Jan and ends 1APR (start of our vacation year).  Since we'll be on MLOA (activation orders) a few days past 1APR, we won't get to bid for vacation.  When we return, we basically gets what's left over...fuck you very much for your service!  

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    Former and Current Military Pilots: Complete this Statement

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    9 hours ago, filthy_liar said:

    What is the point of this DMartin17?  If its a venue to vent, fair enough but this seems very LPAish.  Yes, you're going to have a shitload of additional duties.  Yes, pilots hate them and are no kidding getting out because of them.  I fail to see the point of this thread.

     

     

    This is a forum where we have fun sport bitching and occasionally solving things.  This is clearly the former, so you can take your slightly decent attitude somewhere else!  

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    Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)

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    On 12/9/2022 at 6:22 PM, nsplayr said:

    Has there been any progress on seeing an entire month’s or flight pay for just attending drill for DSGs? I thought that was part of the last NDAA but maybe it was only talked about. I’ve been on full-time orders for a bit so I haven’t kept track super closely.

    My going assumption is that it’s the law but DFAS somehow can’t execute it so…fuck us apparently 🤷‍♂️

     

    54 minutes ago, BroncoEN said:

    Curious about this too, haven’t heard any progress or updates

     

     

    I remember hearing guys talk about a new ops building that would be built on our base "within the next few years."  That was in 2002 and we still don't have that building...and the project has already been pushed into the next decade.  I expect full flight pay for DSGs to go about the same way lol.  

    Free beer....tomorrow. 

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    B-17 down @ Wings Over Dallas Airshow

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    2 hours ago, Blue said:

    They both found this new niche of "YouTube Aviation Accident Investigators," so I think a lot of their popularity is that they're first in the space.  I can only hope better competition comes along.

     

     

    Agreed on the rest of your post.  The problem is "better competition," as far as most professional pilots view it, would likely be boring content for youtube and you'd never see the channel on your feed.  As already has been said, many of these channels are not meant for you and I, mainly because there isn't enough pilots to get the viewership they need/want.  I'm into real estate and there are quite a few real estate "experts" on YouTube that make an insane amount of content.  Of course, there are discussions just like this going on in the real estate forums.  I'm sure the same can be said for every other topic out there...everyone loves to hate on anyone that becomes famous/popular.

     

    Dudes found a niche, they went for it and they spend lots of time/effort into making a product that likely makes them quite a bit of coin.  I don't a particularly care for DG because he comes off as a smug, know it all.  I enjoy watching Juan's videos, but I also understand what it is and take it all with a huge grain of salt. 

    Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)

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    1 hour ago, uhhello said:

    https://www.pilotonline.com/military/article_5620aed1-d34e-5421-addb-ea98a38ba0b4.html

    Read this old article and steel yourself that you just might be right 🙂

     

     

    Oh I have little confidence DFAS and assume I won't be far off.  I was told in 2018 there would be an new system in 2020 that would allow our flight pay to pay correctly.  Well, we (DSGs) still get paid our flt pay paid via one of those "manual workarounds" they mention in the article, and that pay system still hasn't materialized.  Also, a squadron mate fought an epic battle with DFAS (too confusing to type) and actually won out, but it took getting congressman involved.  I'm constantly reminded of how inept they are at DFAS. 

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

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    12 hours ago, FUSEPLUG said:

    I would be shocked if you weren’t while on MLOA. You’re still a member of SWAPA.

    I was in newhire training during the 2015 TA1 and we were all allowed to vote. We had little clue what a turd it was at the time, but we were able to vote. 

     

     

    Interesting, we can't vote until we're off probation.  Let us know if you happen to find out for sure if MLOA guys can vote.

     

     

    9 hours ago, Hugo Stiglitz said:

    That’s interesting…at first I thought that could be a USERRA violation based on discrimination as a result of military service, but then I realized it’s the union not letting you vote. I guess the company can be accused of discrimination by deeming you an inactive employee? A couple years ago SWA lost a lawsuit for not making 401k NECs to members out on mil leave. Now when we’re out we get a contribution based on our average monthly credit.

    Presumably your union has a military committee that has considered it already, but I still call BS that you’re not allowed to vote!

     

     

    Ya it's the union that says we can't vote because we're in an inactive status.  I quoted USERRA below, but I that's really for the employers, so I'm not sure if the same applies unions.  The union says it's because we're in an inactive status.  I think there are other absences in which you can't vote either, I'm just surprised that it's a thing for MLOA with all the protections we have.  I'm out 5 months for an activation and it's crazy I won't get vote on something as big as a new contract.  I mean it's not the end of the world, just seems odd.   I just talked with a UAL friend who says they're not allowed to vote on MLOA either...makes sense since we're both ALPA.

     

     

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    Rights Not Based on Seniority

    Section 4316 (b) / 20 CFR 1002.149-150

    During a period of service, the employees must be treated as if they are on a furlough or leave of absence. Consequently, during their period of service they are entitled to participate in any rights and benefits not based on seniority that are available to employees on comparable nonmilitary leaves of absence, whether paid or unpaid. If there is a variation in benefits among different types of nonmilitary leaves of absence, the service member is entitled to the most favorable treatment so long as the nonmilitary leave is comparable.

    Employees are entitled not only to nonseniority rights and benefits available at the time they left for military service, but also those that become effective during their service and that are provided to similarly situated employees on furlough or leave of absence.

     

    Regret leaving

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    16 hours ago, brabus said:

    CC Call from Dec Drill: “if any of you pussies go through dry or go around, I will have your ass (sts)!” - SocialD

     

     

    Lol, always looking for a good reason to get fired!  

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    The new airline thread

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    So anyway...back to airline talk.  

     

    Does any other airline union allow those of you out on MLOA to vote on TAs?  The union says we can't vote because we're not an "active" member.  Seems ridiculous I can't vote when a contract has such a big impact on me and I'll be back from mloa in May.  

    Regret leaving

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    Slightly different spin on this.  Been in 22 years, almost all of that time has been as a part timer (I only take orders for deployments generally), and i've been an airline guy for the last 10+ years.  I love going down range and doing the mission, but I absolutely regret going on orders nearly every time I do so.  I just started a 5 month activation order and I've worked more in the last two weeks, then I worked in the last 2 months (combined) at Delta.  I really don't know how guys do this shit for an entire career...painful!

     

    Very few of the "improvements" the AF has made in my career, has made life easier.  DTS, AROWS, MyEval, JMPS (long live CFPS/Falcon view lol), AFFORGEN...DUBYA TEE EFF!!!  It seems like nearly every time we try to do things, it's one self-imposed (big AF) road block after another.  It's like the AF just sits around and dreams up shit to make life harder for the individual.  I'm retiring this summer and I can't wait.  I'll miss the flying but not much else.  I'll maintain most of the camaraderie because nearly my entire squadron lives within a 4 sq mile area...my 2-3x weekly coffee/bourbon stops at bros houses will continue.   

     

    Now get off my lawn!  

     

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    The new airline thread

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    This is where we are...this is how fucking stupid some are about this ridiculous shot bullshit.  No shot, you're worse than a violent felon!  The crazy part is that there are people out there who actually believe this.  They're the same people at the whole foods who stared me down for not wearing a mask (a few months ago)!  I hope I get to see their tears flow when the judges finally force the government to put the unvaxxed back in the system.   

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    The new airline thread

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    On 11/19/2022 at 8:35 AM, Smokin said:

    Delta has gotten much better since they moved the dude you're talking about.  I know guys that have recorded his speeches and conversations because he said blatantly illegal things while representing Delta.  That being said, of the big three, I think Delta is still the least military friendly, but that margin has shrunk considerably in the last 4 years.  For example, I think that if you were sitting long call and went into the squadron and knocked out a sim, I understand that would be an issue with Delta, but I don't think United or American would care.  But if I were a new guy and had CJOs at two of the three, the margin is slim enough that I wouldn't even consider it in my choice.

     

     

    Your last sentence is spot on.  To the sim thing, has anyone here ever been asked to prove the didn't do any mloa while on a reserve day?  I know I haven't, nor has any of the 20+ DAL squadron mates I've had over the years.  If so, I'd like to see the whole picture because I'm guessing there is much more to the story.  I'm generally the last one to defend the company, but the 1% is out there...and they're often the loudest complainers and the stories you hear about. If you have a CPO friend (or just chat with CPO mil dude on a sit), ask if they're willing to share stories of guys who found themselves on the radar.  My guess is you'll be quite surprised at what some of the dudes are doing out there. 

     

     

    21 hours ago, icohftb said:

    A while back I inquired with DOL. The rep explained that if you are on active duty and get a job while on active duty (with commanders approval) then you aren't protected. The airline union military affairs rep told me the same.

     

     

    I believe USERRA is the minimum protection a company HAS to offer.  If the company offered such a program, you wouldn't need USERRA protections because the company is voluntarily going above and beyond.

     

     

    11 hours ago, HuggyU2 said:

    If it affects seniority... and this certainly does... I would bet my bottom dollar that the union would be involved. 

     

     

    Maybe, but at the end of the day, the company can hire who they choose, put them through indoc and let them go on a leave.  So they may be involved, but I can't imagine they can stop such a plan, nor would I understand why they would.

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    The new airline thread

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    12 hours ago, WheelsOff said:

    Would definitely be a game changer, but the unions will never allow something like this. 

     

     

    The union won't have a say if the company hires them, especially if they put them through an indoc class.  With what's been going on lately, I wouldn't be surprised if they made up some "short course" indoc for these types of hires.  

     

     

    10 hours ago, Smokin said:

    I've always thought that some airlines (Delta) spend a fair amount of time fighting USERRA when they could use it to their advantage.

     

     

    I know we (DAL) had a few dudes who spoke at indoc, in which I witnesses (dude was moved out of that job due to his antics) and a particular CPO...mostly words.  In practice, in my 9th year at Delta, I've honestly felt little hate and I've gone on every deployment/TDY, many of which were over the Christmas holiday season.  If someone mentions it, drill down a bit and find out what caused it...frankly, some of the things guys have done, I'm shocked they were surprised they got asked for proof of their MLOA.  You want to see some mloa hate, ask your FDX bros about taking MLOA during peak (well not this year...apparently they're having a slow down).  

     

     

    10 hours ago, Smokin said:

    Really, they should have done this 3-5 years ago, then they would have a group of pilots they could count on since they knew they would need a hiring wave now.  And those pilots would have burned much or all of their USERRA time already, which would make them even more predictable, as in they won't get through consolidation and then drop orders.

     

     

    Shack!  

     

     

    8 hours ago, tac airlifter said:

    Only if you ask.

     

     

    The leave reg actually states that "all members should have the opportunity to take at least one leave period of 14 days of consecutive days or more every fiscal year..."  Take it during this time and I can't see a SQ/CC disapproving "other work."  Now getting two weeks of leave approved may be another story.  Throw the reg in their face lol.  If they're a hater, then post their name to ensure they're blackballed at every airline we can.  

     

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