Originally Posted by
DropYourSocks
Just to correct one of Kenny's points, there is no "flow back" for mainline UA pilots, as there is no flow. Some regionals, like CommutAir, allow pilots that leave to come back within 3 months and keep their seniority, but as every UA Express carrier is its own entity, there is no provision for mainline UA to displace Express pilots.
American is a different kettle of fish, as they do have a dedicated flow program, which works in both directions if necessary.
Commutair is still recruiting and expanding, albeit at a slower pace.
Not so fast, mate. Firstly, there doesn’t need to be flow, for a flow down. Gojets had an agreement with UAL for furloughee’s to slot right in as Captains, at one point when UAL furloughed in the noughties. I wasn’t necessarily talking about displacing current Express pilots
And secondly, as I did say I wasn’t sure but here you go, straight from the UAL contract.
- LOA 12-09 United Express Job Opportunities for Furloughed United Pilots
This LOA requires express carriers operating 70/76 seat jets to offer new hire jobs at second year pay to furloughed mainline pilots