dcramer16
Well-Known Member
I can't imagine why I would return if recalled, unless I don't find a job between now and March '09! I don't really have much senority anyways. Wow, what a shock.....
Airnet drops the Bomb!
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I can't imagine why I would return if recalled, unless I don't find a job between now and March '09! I don't really have much senority anyways. Wow, what a shock.....
scooter2525
Very well Member
It sure is a shock. I'm having a hard time understanding why they need to get rid of pilots now, if they are only planning on making full call backs by march 09. I suppose they are hopeful, moreso then the pilot group at this point.
On a separate note, does anyone know how to handle filing for unemployment? Like what state to file it for?
On a separate note, does anyone know how to handle filing for unemployment? Like what state to file it for?
Why this system wide bid? After next week everyone will be presented with ..., an offer to break leases/move, and relocate at their own expense to completely different bases? If I get a phone call from AirNet asking if I'd like to report for duty 800 miles away the next Monday, or I have the choice to take voluntary furlough, I will have no choice but to leave - however much I need a job. I would imagine many others will see it the same way.
Unless there's a catch here, this way of restructuring the whole system, may beg several more furloughs than the 55 they ask for.
bohica.
Unless there's a catch here, this way of restructuring the whole system, may beg several more furloughs than the 55 they ask for.
bohica.
dcramer16
Well-Known Member
Now theres a thought.:yeahthat:
I also wondered why the system wide bid. It's the first time I have ever heard of an airline furloughing and then taking everyones routes away.
R
Roger, Roger
Guest
Here is the official word that those of us in the pool got.
Here's the deal guys.
55 people need to leave. 14 Lear Captains need to downgrade. How the heck are you going to get that done without doing a system wide bid. It sucks but I think they are trying to manage the situation as best they can. I don't support it and I don't like it.
Mini to answer your question, Boston is closing as a base but I most likely won't be able to hold a co-pilot spot unless there is a mass exodus from above me.
55 people need to leave. 14 Lear Captains need to downgrade. How the heck are you going to get that done without doing a system wide bid. It sucks but I think they are trying to manage the situation as best they can. I don't support it and I don't like it.
Mini to answer your question, Boston is closing as a base but I most likely won't be able to hold a co-pilot spot unless there is a mass exodus from above me.
flyguydaniel
New Member
After listening to a few fellow pilot's conversations last night, I got the impression that many are not willing to relocate for their job. I know I'm not, I want to stay in the city I'm in, even if that means voluntarily leaving. It would be too costly, or just not an option to move for the ones that are married and established in their communities with mortgages and family. I think you may very well see a mass exodus depending on where bases are in the new system. Only time will tell and good luck to all.
dcramer16
Well-Known Member
That's if people can find work in their town. I'm almost positive I won't find work where I am, and unfortunatly I have a Rental Lease I can't get out of unless I spend $3000 to buy out. I had heard rumors that Airnet was going to treat this like a base closure, and help pay for lease-breaks. Unfortunatly this was only a rumor. I just heard back from Tom, and he said Airnet will not be offering any assistance for lease breaks. I'm not sure what the norm is with other airlines, but this is the part that's going to hurt me the worst.
ljg
Well-Known Member
March '09 is probably a very unrealistic and inaccurate callback date.
Ian_J
Hubschrauber Flieger
Dang - that is NOT cool. Forcing a pilot to switch bases and NOT paying the costs? That's directly contrary to the SOP... very sad to hear.
dcramer16
Well-Known Member
As far as the pilots that aren't furloughed, that rebid, and get a new base, they will get a move paid for. That is what Mike told me last night. All pilots that are staying will get another move. I'm not sure if that includes lease breaks.
Now, in my situation, I'm furloughed, period. So I need to buy out my apartment lease, which Airnet will normally do if they close your base. But apparently they will not do it if you are furloughed. So my whole problem is I still have 6 months on my apartment lease valued at $3000, no job with Airnet, and will have to probably move to get a new job. Unless I wait for the call ups, which I can't afford. It's not fair that I signed a lease for a year, when I was suppost to be employed by Airnet for at least a year, and now will no longer be employed. But lifes not fair! I was hoping that since they furloughed me, they would at least help me to get out of my lease. And like I said, I'm not sure if thats even a common thing for other airlines, so I don't know if I should be expecting that or not. Being furloughed is bad enough, but I can get another job, the whole lease break fee is what really screws me in this whole situation. Alright, enough whining. Just thought I would let you know, that if you do rebid and aren't getting furloughed, you will get a move paid for, not sure about lease breaks.
surreal1221
Well-Known Member
Bummer, good luck to all involved.
Queboat
Well-Known Member
at will employee, thats what most people are unless you are in a union that has a contract. which i don't think airnet was.
SpiraMirabilis
Possible Subversive
Even at-will employees need to be given a WARN letter or else the co may be liable for 60 days of pay.
