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6 hours ago, FourFans130 said:

No problems with V1 cuts, thanks anyway.  For future reference: Herc dudes do a lot of V1 cut

Sorry man, that was a generic “your,” not an actual comment on FourFans’ v1 cut performance. But I see how it came off that way. My bad. 
 

“Don’t piss off the union” - absolutely, and that’s common sense. Airlines are a union job, so regardless of one’s opinions on unions in general, just accept you’re going to be part of one and ask your indoc bros (who came from another 121 job) questions about all the things you don’t understand. All of this can easily be accomplished without delving into RLA-specific knowledge. And if someone actually steps on their dick in indoc with the union (never once have heard of that), then they’re one of those ultra low SA types who were going to make life hard for themselves regardless. 

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40 minutes ago, brabus said:

And if someone actually steps on their dick in indoc with the union (never once have heard of that), then they’re one of those ultra low SA types who were going to make life hard for themselves regardless. 

so true haha. there's always THAT guy and he's usually pretty easy to spot....in the military and airlines.

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This sub-topic is asinine.

You’ll probably be in a union as an airline guy, good advice not to piss them off I guess but it would be a magic trick to actually do that. Everyone already knows mil guys know zero about union stuff, don’t give a s**t, and unless you’re a total douche will teach you what’s needed.

At no point should you “get familiar” with the RLA before getting there or even deliberately at any point. TBH, knowing that you can’t strike until you’re released to do so pretty much sums up the most important part of the whole thing anyway… you’re welcome, you just “got familiar” with the RLA.

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I'd offer that the biggest item to know going in wrt the RLA is perceived job actions and social media.  Someone joining now, where most majors are in negotiations, and a newb goes keyboard Rambo because negotiations cause heated emotions, could result in said newb getting the heave ho and turned into an example by mgmt. 

A. Year 1.  STFU except for asking questions and gaining GK/insight.  Understand what a job action is and why its bad.

B. Be very cautious with forums/FB.  Trolls be living there too and love to bait.  Some go straight to HR with their complaints.

C. Those unfortunate to get lined up in mgmt crosshairs for online behavior, the Union rep will be standing there right beside you. 

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On 11/9/2022 at 7:27 AM, brabus said:

“Don’t piss off the union” - absolutely, and that’s common sense. Airlines are a union job, so regardless of one’s opinions on unions in general, just accept you’re going to be part of one..... 

In another life I and 569 others were hired to cross a picket line.  None did and the union rewarded us with a decent check even though we were not yet members.   Once the strike settled the company offered the 570 jobs.

Stand behind the union and it will take care of you.

 

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Delta’s no dummy. Secure some talent well prior to other outfits having an opportunity. It may provide some greater loyalty in its own form of rewards program to the hired soon to be retired or a backup to those who may have other plans of action for which they intend to pursue at a later date to test the waters closer to retirement. Land another opportunity towards the end so be it; otherwise, if nothing arises heck it’s Delta top notch! Very clever move as we’ve seen folks depart the fix prior to or in training whether hired at the Majors, FedEx/UPS, Southwest, etc. when the  career destination of choice came knocking.

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I've always thought that some airlines (Delta) spend a fair amount of time fighting USERRA when they could use it to their advantage.  If I were the chief of hiring, I'd actively recruit military pilots that are within a few years of separating (retirement or not) and get them to apply.  Have them do indoc on regular leave, then drop mil leave when it is over.  Sure it costs the company some money, but it would guarantee a predictable hire date and high quality pilot in a couple years.  Would be rare for that pilot to then go somewhere else if he already has a couple years seniority.

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.

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No Doubt other competitors will follow suit or their stupid. Never seen before opportunities within the aviation industry whether your military trained or otherwise as all minimums, requirements and other hurdles have dropped or disappeared. Back in the day you were lucky to get a call from your five career paths of choice and you went with the first that called. Have never seen a time where a pilot can choose a location/domicile first and then the airline that supports it as well as having received three calls within a couple of months or weeks. Crazy times, best of times and hopefully the economy maintains this 2nd hiring wave within a decade. Seeing some rumblings within the cargo sector and we will have a better vision after peak/1st or 2nd Qtr 2023. Easiest time to be hired in known history and may it continue. Keep data mining and choose wisely regarding your priorities and family needs!

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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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American was rumored to be in the process of doing that.
American has been doing this for years. It just wasn't as publicly official as Delta's announcement. When I got hired at AAL in 2018, there were guys hired in my group that were 6-8 months out from retiring.

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12 hours ago, SocialD said:

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.  

 

Just know there are plenty of haters out there and SocialD is correct to spread the word. Granted, there are those above who will never make the move over so it won’t mean anything, but it does decrease options. These are the self-righteous who oppress those below. Had one in our squadron and as I live and breath he was originally with NWA now Delta an airline pilot for decades. Imagine that, like crabs in a bucket how sad. 

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23 hours ago, SocialD said:

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). 

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.

 

As to the outside employment, it is commander and JAG approval.  Commander basically signs that your employment won't affect your service (easy if you're just dropping two weeks of leave for indoc) and the JAG signs that it wouldn't be illegal (like working park time for Lockmart on a project you oversee in your military job).

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