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Originally Posted by wheelsup  Keep in mind we ARE playing fairly. |
OK, sounded like some were activating the wheel earily to get the block clock running, got caught, company changed policy so it didnt happen again.
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We use the contract language to our advantage. Why is it my problem if the airplane breaks down? Why shouldn't I get paid? Was it my fault the plane was written up 3 times in a row but not technically fixed? No. Should I not be paid for weather cancels? It's not my problem there are storms in the area. Same goes for any other scheduling action - taking away a trip to do OE. Why should I not get paid for that? It was on my line, I bid it, it was awarded, I should get paid. If they were to take away a 4-day trip without pay I would lose $900+!!
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Everything else, you should be paid for all that about. You bid the line. My comments were based on the comments of bidding for less time worked for more pay. I understand that you can and it is part of the game, it is just comments like that I think bring the profession down.
I think the airlines should change their operations to maximize a pilot to the FAA yearly number, pay the block to the pilot (or credit, or whatever you call it), base block from punch in at airport to airplane empty at the end of the day. (I think you should get paid between flights too!) That and reduce a duty day to 12 hours max. Might only make $10/hr as a first year FO, but would bank alot more then now, have more rest (as it is needed) and a more united work force.
Maybe I should move into management
