Heard yesterday of meeting called by Air Log management for all Training Captains and Check Airmen (TRE/IRE). It was reported that the training department staff (all Union members) were told they had 48 hours to decide whether they would continue to work during a strike and whether they would train/check contract replacement pilots prior to and during the strike. The company made no bones about it...either they do...or they shall leave the training department and be replaced by those that will comply with the company's wishes.
AirLog Alaska is advertising for a new guy's class to start 23 Feb for the "Summer Season" in Alaska. Rumor has it that one must swear a blood oath to cross the picket lines if/when the strike occurs in order to be hired. Any one know why they would hire in February for a Summer Season that historically starts in Late April or Early May?
A pilot's meeting was held in New Iberia last week....almost 90 pilots attended. No doubt the pilots shall strike....unless the company gets its head out.
