Russian Speakers Hard to Come By?

[jimntx]

If a furloughee took a language-qualified job as an FSD, I don't think that would automatically translate into language-qualified f/a if they were recalled. FSD is considered a management job.

 

[Veritas]

Didn't SK pass the Russian speakers exam and proffer to IOR? It is odd that his name is not on the list.

 

[nbmcg01]

Didn't SK pass the Russian speakers exam and proffer to IOR? It is odd that his name is not on the list.

Maybe pending quals?

 

[s80dude]

If a furloughee took a language-qualified job as an FSD, I don't think that would automatically translate into language-qualified f/a if they were recalled. FSD is considered a management job.

I am guessing they would have to move to Chicago as well because they won't have jumpseat pass bennies... might be that a lot of the folks on furlough are not willing to relocate to ORD.

 

[jimntx]

Actually, since they would be qualified to occupy a jumpseat for takeoff/landing, I fail to see why they wouldn't have jumpseat commuter privilege. There are management types who are not former f/as and who commute and they can occupy the jumpseat while commuting. The only restriction is that f/as get first dibs on the j/s.

 

[s80dude]

Actually, since they would be qualified to occupy a jumpseat for takeoff/landing, I fail to see why they wouldn't have jumpseat commuter privilege. There are management types who are not former f/as and who commute and they can occupy the jumpseat while commuting. The only restriction is that f/as get first dibs on the j/s.

The quote I copied from the 4m indicated that the FSD would occupy a main cabin seat, so I don't know the answer to that.... I do know that FSDs on Haiti flights are not eligible to use the JS for personal travel.

But I imagine with no commuter policy in place, etc. etc. for managment types, the ORD base manager will probably only accept candidates who are local or willing to relocate.

 

[BigBangTheory]

Actually, since they would be qualified to occupy a jumpseat for takeoff/landing, I fail to see why they wouldn't have jumpseat commuter privilege. There are management types who are not former f/as and who commute and they can occupy the jumpseat while commuting. The only restriction is that f/as get first dibs on the j/s.

Hi jimntx,

FSD's are not permitted to occupy a jumpseat for takeoff/landing or commuting/personal travel. They're not considered a certified f/a.

 

[jimntx]

Sorry. I was wrong. My initial info was that the FSDs would occupy a js for takeoff/landing. If that were true, they would have to be qualified on the doors. What else do you need to know to occupy a js for commuting? (Other than how to scrunch over on S80 back js if the #2 is very senior. ) Joke, people. Don't start flaming.

I can't imagine the company wilingly giving up a revenue seat for an employee unless forced by the FAA. Maybe they'll find a space in the cargo hold for the FSDs.

 

[FA Mikey]

The do occupy a J/S for takeoff and landing and takeoff. They are not counted as minimum crew for boarding.

 

[BigBangTheory]

The do occupy a J/S for takeoff and landing and takeoff. They are not counted as minimum crew for boarding.

Mikey,

Sorry, you're wrong. They're not allowed to occupy a j/s for anything! Not for takeoff/landing or commuting/deadheading/non-reving. They're only on the plane for service. They act just like a f/a who is in new hire training.

 

[FWAAA]

I never need to fly to Haiti, but I'm certain that someone here does. Perhaps even FA Mikey?

 

[FA Mikey]

You might want to advise AA flight service and all the Creole speakers in Miami and New York. They do occupy a JS and they have to be trained to open the door in an emergency.

 

[FWAAA]

You might want to advise AA flight service and all the Creole speakers in Miami and New York. They do occupy a JS and they have to be trained to open the door in an emergency.

Thank you.

So they occupy a jumpseat and are trained on doors and emergency evac, but are in addition to the full complement of FAs (since a full complement of FAs these days isn't really all that full and leaves empty jumpseats).

 

[FA Mikey]

The 300 has 10 jumpseats and only 7 flight attendants.

 

[boston]

FSD's at JFK and IMA do sit on the JS on the PAP flights. They also do EPT's and RDT's been in the same RDT class with a few of them over the years.

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