bigjets said:
I have been saying for years, there should be a separate contracts for line and OH. They're two different jobs.
And once again I will respectfully say you are wrong, sure you feel the pressure of missing a gate
trying to fix a broken jet (same job different pressure). I loved working the line in the Air Force, and
believe me troubleshooting a 737 or any modern jet is a walk in the park compared to an F111.
Todays modern jets are fixed on the line with 75% information and 25% skill IMO, go check out what a skilled
sheet metal guy can do! that is 75% skill and 25% information. Of course every line station is full
of top notch skilled professionals you guys have my total respect, but you will never convince me
it is a different job to me just a different learned skill set.
Having different CS rules in a contract is no big deal, line rules & OH rules, it is just that easy. And
incorporating COLA premiums for high cost stations and holiday -weekend & mids premiums can
just as easily be incorporated into the same contract. These items I believe are needed and are the
first steps towards a unified membership, but please do not tell me they are different jobs and deserve
different contracts (my A&P is the same license and comes with the same responsibilities as yours)