Welcome to JC! :hiya:How long have you been a mech for MAG? I'm glad to see they kicked Bombardier to the curb in IAD.I'm a
mechanic for MAG at KIAD. Found out about it last night. REally sad too .
I asked a CA about it in the morning. And not only are there furloughs. But downgrades as well. I wish them all the best.
Darn, I just got furloughed. Although I'll be very high on the recall list. Maybe I can get a job at Colgan.![]()
Welcome to JC! :hiya:How long have you been a mech for MAG? I'm glad to see they kicked Bombardier to the curb in IAD.
150 before COLAs. Each COLA will reduce furloughs by 1. A surprising number of people are looking into the COLAs -- keep flight benefits for 3 months but most important since they code you as 'voluntary leave in leui of a furlough of a junior employee' you're allowed to get unemployment benefits while on the COLA. Mesa says they won't contest any unemployment claims by the voluntary leave/furlough guys.Sorry to all those involved.
When they say 150 furloughs, is that after taking into account those who take the leave of absence, or in addition?
Looks like I will be hanging out in the pool for a while. Fortunately I am starting to warm to flight instructing.