falconvalley
Absentee Dad of the OOTSK, Runner, Cat Frustrator
You know, is this thing even real? Sherpa, did you get this from an official source?
UAL and CAL Jumpseat alliance
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kellwolf
Piece of Trash
Then again, maybe that's a blessing in disguise since anyone they DID hire would be on the street right now. We had a guy go there. He's back here as the bottom FO. Granted, he IS an assistant chief pilot, though.
SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
Is that sarcasm? What's wrong with Captain Morse? Granted, I'm definitely more in line philosophically with Captain Wallach, but Wendy is top-notch and knows her stuff.
Follow proper protocols. Give them a chance to fix things before you go nuclear. Jumpseat wars are not good.
It's real. Confirmed it through Seggy.
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
A generalization to be sure. I have had some UAL peeps, in the form of pilots, FAs, and gate agents really help me out lately. While there are certainly some bad apples out there, it isn't fair to generalize like that. We have the same types here at SkyW too you know.
And who knows, maybe UAL did everyone a favor who didn't get hired. Every SkyW guy I know that went is either on the street or is about to be
Back on topic...
Our JS chair has some great ideas cooking and has been in contact with several other CAL/UAL express JS chairs. I won't add much, but it isn't a jumpseat war just some logical and smart thinking going on to come to a mutual agreement
Am i the only one that got a chuckle out of this?
OldTownPilot
Well-Known Member
I think I've chuckled at everything in the airline pilots forum for quite some time now.
SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
We're talking a war between unionized carriers here, not individual captains making the decision to deny jumpseats. Big difference.
In the end it's guys not getting home.
SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
In certain circumstances, I have no problem with that. Want to get home? Vote union.
If you were a commuter you would. Thankfully in a week and a half I won't be.
SlumTodd_Millionaire
Most Hated Member
I commuted for over 5 years.
BobDDuck
Island Bus Driver
My rule is much more simple. Don't be a jackass. That way I can deny annoying union AND non union guys.
mrivc211
Well-Known Member
Exactly my thoughts. If theres one of our pilots waiting to get on, he's getting on. Don't matter what some agreement says to me. Everyones welcome to the jump, but your own airline takes priority.
mrivc211
Well-Known Member
I've never had problems jumpseating on UAL in the 3 years I've been commuting. All have been very nice guys to me.
Ask national for CAL's specific jumpseat policy.
At Southernjets, you could have signed up for the jumpseat back in 1492 but if a person with a higher priority signs up for it, well, it's going to the higher priority pilot.
Like a Air Durkistan pilot could sign up for a LGA-JFK leg 90 minutes prior, but if a CAL guy shows 20 minutes prior to push, he's going to get the jumpseat.
Stone Cold
Well-Known Member
How long is that LGA-JFK flight? It sounds like a long leg!!
:beer:
Polar742
All the responsibility none of the authority
How long is that LGA-JFK flight? It sounds like a long leg!!
Approximately 32 seconds.
However, throw in a dog farting in Queens, a thunderstorm over Allentown, and Jersey being, well, Jersey.
Now you're looking at 3+30 or so, after the EDCT.
:yup:
Stone Cold
Well-Known Member
Yes, I've done the TEB-HPN flight and always blocked at least 0+45 (in the 60) even on clear days. I am so glad I do not have to deal with NY airspace other than the delays I get when riding in the back!! So much nicer!