AP Tech:
AP Tech: If a yes vote from you gaurenteed your furluogh from mainline, in addition, if Mid Atlantic wasn't an option or even if you decided to seek employment with MA, and if hired started as a new hire of the street and your years with USAIRWAYS and your current position now meant nothing, would you still cast the same vote. Just wondering ???
USA320Pilot comments: Yes. Even if an employee is furloughed, they get severance pay, unemployment, COBRA, pass privileges, recall rights, and for some work groups J4J, if they desire. However, if the airline fails or enters bankruptcy, they will likely only obtain unemployment.
If the company files for bankruptcy, unless there is an agreement with the IAM, expect the company to reject the Charlotte maintenance facility and close it along with Pittsburgh. The airline will then seek to outsource all heavy maintenance and will conduct line maintenance with mechanics who want to work at US Airways, replacement workers, and contractors from companies like Hudson General and Signature Air. These people do quality work, which I have evidenced throughout 30 years in aviation.
The cuts are coming one way or another and without a TA, any group without a S.1113 letter is going to be virtually eliminated. It’s your choice of whether or not you want to work on a LCC type of contract or nothing. It’s clear there are no other options.
Do I like it? “No siree, but it’s reality and there will be ultimatums to all unions in the very near future.
Respectfully,
USA320Pilot