Originally Posted by
atpcliff
AAWW (Atlas/Polar/Southern), is in the midst of a VERY contentious contract negotiations with their pilots. One of the big problems facing airline management, is lack of crew, as the pilot contract is way below standard, so not many pilots want to join. The company is desperate to find pilots, and the harder it is to crew the planes, the better it is for the pilots in negotiating a new contract.
Exactly, when the company is threatening to furlough American pilots in order to give sub-standard contract, I am 100% sure Aussies won't be welcome by american pilots when E-3 pilots come on board.
Nevertheless, great guys at Atlas Air though. Always got treated well when jumpseating from US to overseas and vice versa. Really wish they get a good contract soon.