Chris_Ford
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Interesting reality you have, I suppose.
Interesting reality you have, I suppose.
Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilots...
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Chris_Ford
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Mmmhmmm, it's a very common name and some folks might see the name and be drawn to inaccurate conclusions
Speaking of that, I actually met a Chris Ford who was a pilot the other day.
I don't think it was you though because he wasn't an ass and was married to a larger lady.
Mmmhmmm, it's a very common name and some folks might see the name and be drawn to inaccurate conclusions
mtsu_av8er
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WindyCityPilot
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Nick...doesn't really matter if they don't say their name and who they work for...pretty easy to track it back to the person that it really is. "IT" is a wonderful thing. IP addresses don't lie....they always track back to the person paying for the internet service...unless CF is living with his mom. That's why we all keep Mr. Doug happy.
He's like the KGB.
Nick...doesn't really matter if they don't say their name and who they work for...pretty easy to track it back to the person that it really is. "IT" is a wonderful thing. IP addresses don't lie....they always track back to the person paying for the internet service...unless CF is living with his mom. That's why we all keep Mr. Doug happy.
He's like the KGB.
Nick
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
I believe you missed my point.
I wasn't talking about using good computer skills to track the IP address of a user to find out where they live, who their name is, or who they work for.
What I was referring to was the usual assortment of remarks directed at Chris_Ford that are obviously pointless because it is clear that he is one of many on here and other forums that simply do not directly give away who their employer is. I'm one of them, too (right now anyway).
Despite it being quite easy to track down by reading all of a user's posts, there are those who choose to post without giving their employer out.
For example, someone might fly for Singapore as a B-747 captain. If they divulged that information they might feel a bit less inclined to answer a question on here with as many specifics as they'd like to write. They might not be able to include as many personal experiences at work, or opinions of their employer. But if that same person just posted as an "expat 747 pilot" then they might give themselves a bit more freedom as to what they can write.
So, again, my point was not that people are untrackable on the internet, but rather, some people aren't going to publicly admit for working for a particular company and those who "figured it out" aren't exactly Sherlock Holmes for doing so, and they might as well drop the subject after they realize that the person doesn't want the information to be posted online.
Nick...doesn't really matter if they don't say their name and who they work for...pretty easy to track it back to the person that it really is. "IT" is a wonderful thing. IP addresses don't lie....they always track back to the person paying for the internet service...unless CF is living with his mom. That's why we all keep Mr. Doug happy.
I believe you missed my point.
I wasn't talking about using good computer skills to track the IP address of a user to find out where they live, who their name is, or who they work for.
What I was referring to was the usual assortment of remarks directed at Chris_Ford that are obviously pointless because it is clear that he is one of many on here and other forums that simply do not directly give away who their employer is. I'm one of them, too (right now anyway).
Despite it being quite easy to track down by reading all of a user's posts, there are those who choose to post without giving their employer out.
For example, someone might fly for Singapore as a B-747 captain. If they divulged that information they might feel a bit less inclined to answer a question on here with as many specifics as they'd like to write. They might not be able to include as many personal experiences at work, or opinions of their employer. But if that same person just posted as an "expat 747 pilot" then they might give themselves a bit more freedom as to what they can write.
So, again, my point was not that people are untrackable on the internet, but rather, some people aren't going to publicly admit for working for a particular company and those who "figured it out" aren't exactly Sherlock Holmes for doing so, and they might as well drop the subject after they realize that the person doesn't want the information to be posted online.
Velocipede
New Member
Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Don't compare apples to oranges.
Don't compare apples to oranges.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
The corporate stuff is being done by guys on the Express seniority list. It's also making money, paying bills and expanding.
If it makes the company money, then awesome, that's all I care about. And those guys really have it good too, 90 hour guarantee, $18 an hour override and home based (positive space travel to their assignments).
The corporate stuff is being done by guys on the Express seniority list. It's also making money, paying bills and expanding.
If it makes the company money, then awesome, that's all I care about. And those guys really have it good too, 90 hour guarantee, $18 an hour override and home based (positive space travel to their assignments).
Ralgha
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
IP addresses are trivial to spoof. You can even spoof a MAC address (not that you can track one remotely easily at all).
IP addresses are trivial to spoof. You can even spoof a MAC address (not that you can track one remotely easily at all).
jynxyjoe
Queso King
Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
:yup: Mesaba was doing just fine last time i checked. Where do folks get this stuff? Its getting as bad as "check airmen" rumors in this thread.
All the best to Xjet, i got a friend over there who is one award away from upgrade. Hope things work out.
PS. I quoted kelwolf for when i shoulda quoted the guy who originally said Mesaba was getting COLA's. But i'm too stupid to switch it around so i apologize to Kel, i was laughing at the guy he quoted.
:yup: Mesaba was doing just fine last time i checked. Where do folks get this stuff? Its getting as bad as "check airmen" rumors in this thread.
All the best to Xjet, i got a friend over there who is one award away from upgrade. Hope things work out.
PS. I quoted kelwolf for when i shoulda quoted the guy who originally said Mesaba was getting COLA's. But i'm too stupid to switch it around so i apologize to Kel, i was laughing at the guy he quoted.
Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Rumors are funny. Last week riding to JFK, there was a Republic crew talking about where they're going to redeploy JetBlue's assets or maybe even combine them with Frontier... captain heard from a check airman that heard from someone else they're apparently buying them both.
Rumors are funny. Last week riding to JFK, there was a Republic crew talking about where they're going to redeploy JetBlue's assets or maybe even combine them with Frontier... captain heard from a check airman that heard from someone else they're apparently buying them both.
jynxyjoe
Queso King
Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Haven't seen anything in Memphis. I'll call up my roomy who should be sleeping in the crew room right now. I'll see what i can do about getting the rest of the story.
Edit: Was in dtw one week ago and didn't see anything.
Haven't seen anything in Memphis. I'll call up my roomy who should be sleeping in the crew room right now. I'll see what i can do about getting the rest of the story.
Edit: Was in dtw one week ago and didn't see anything.
WindyCityPilot
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Very true...but I doubt many people here spoof their IP address.
Very true...but I doubt many people here spoof their IP address.
Trip7
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
You must have reading comprehension problems. Now go back and read where I said 70% across the whole operation, not one or two routes. If you had so many routes at 90%+ your overall load factor wouldn't be 53% would it? I think you need to look in the mirror before you start calling other people Mr. Know it all. And you've never encountered me, you just think you have
Oh really? The people that have met me seem to think otherwise...
You must have reading comprehension problems. Now go back and read where I said 70% across the whole operation, not one or two routes. If you had so many routes at 90%+ your overall load factor wouldn't be 53% would it? I think you need to look in the mirror before you start calling other people Mr. Know it all. And you've never encountered me, you just think you have
Oh really? The people that have met me seem to think otherwise...
Nick
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
As JTrain sort of pointed out, I was not referring to corporate planes like a Legacy that are the size of an RJ.
I was referring to those aircraft that ExpressJet uses to do corporate charter flights. They are literally the same airplanes that fly the XJET branded flight system. Fifty seat jets that are not subsidized that appear to be making a profit and sustaining themselves quite alright. I don't think it is comparing apples to oranges because as JTrain said, ExpressJet has pilots from the same seniority list flying planes that are used in the branded system.
As JTrain sort of pointed out, I was not referring to corporate planes like a Legacy that are the size of an RJ.
I was referring to those aircraft that ExpressJet uses to do corporate charter flights. They are literally the same airplanes that fly the XJET branded flight system. Fifty seat jets that are not subsidized that appear to be making a profit and sustaining themselves quite alright. I don't think it is comparing apples to oranges because as JTrain said, ExpressJet has pilots from the same seniority list flying planes that are used in the branded system.
Trip7
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
I think your corporate side markets to a completely different kind of customer that is willing to pay enough money to make each flight profitable. The Corporate move was a brillant move by management. Im sure its doing quite well. Saw them on ESPN the other day when the OU basketball team I think was getting off. XJT overall is a excellent operation. I believe management there made a couple mistakes in handling the Continental negotiations and branded flying. Lots of people out there think XJT will go bankrupt. I highly doubt it. Too strong of a company for that. Personally I hope Skywest Inc. buys them. Join the brotherhood haha
I think your corporate side markets to a completely different kind of customer that is willing to pay enough money to make each flight profitable. The Corporate move was a brillant move by management. Im sure its doing quite well. Saw them on ESPN the other day when the OU basketball team I think was getting off. XJT overall is a excellent operation. I believe management there made a couple mistakes in handling the Continental negotiations and branded flying. Lots of people out there think XJT will go bankrupt. I highly doubt it. Too strong of a company for that. Personally I hope Skywest Inc. buys them. Join the brotherhood haha
FlyChicaga
Vintage Restoration
Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
That is the last thing any of us should "hope" for.
That is the last thing any of us should "hope" for.
Nick
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SlumTodd_Millionaire
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Re: Expressjet offering COLAs (voluntary furloughs) to pilot
Why do you say that? As long as there is no downsizing as a result, it might actually improve your job security. There will have to be consolidation in the regional industry sooner rather than later. There are just too many RJ operators out there fighting for a shrinking RJ market.
Why do you say that? As long as there is no downsizing as a result, it might actually improve your job security. There will have to be consolidation in the regional industry sooner rather than later. There are just too many RJ operators out there fighting for a shrinking RJ market.