FAA proposes to fine UPS $4M
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $4 million fine against UPS for allegedly maintaining four cargo planes improperly. The FAA alleged Wednesday that UPS did not follow FAA-approved...
View ArticleSpanish Unemployment Rate Hits 27.2%
MADRID—Unemployment in Spain rose to an all-time high of 27.2% of the workforce in the first quarter, a sign that government efforts to stem the rate of job destruction amid a deepening recession have...
View ArticleImportant to keep in mind
Reference the bold face.... SENIORITY LIST INTEGRATION UPDATE - ISL PROPOSAL As previously communicated to you, your CAL MEC Merger Committee spent this past week presenting its SLI case to the...
View ArticleAnother question about timing
I know it's a silly thing to ask, but I am curious what others think. My current plan is to retire from AF in Jan. I really enjoy what I'm doing but have no desire to take another assignment. Anyway,...
View ArticleRAH fires union president
Things only go from WORSE to WORSE at RAH. Regardless of your position on unions vs company...this is only going to make things even UGLIER here.
View ArticlePart 135 in NE Florida?
Does anyone know if there are any 135 companies in Northeast Florida? I live just south of Jacksonville, but haven't heard of anything close by yet. Looking for something similar to AirNet.
View ArticleATL overstaffed SWA
Transport Workers Union Local 555 > Home reported today that ATL is overstaffed by 300 agents who are covered by the IAM. These agents have the option to relocated to another SWA station or leave...
View ArticleAWAC vs. TSA
If one had a choice (and I have my stuff in at both) which one would you choose? What I know: TSA: Good short term growth potential with new aircraft coming. Possible quick upgrade if you have the time...
View ArticleEtihad International Cadet program
Etihad has opened up their application window for cadets (0 experience) from all nationalities. It will close on 8 May. Very short window for those suffering from SJS. I wasn't sure if this should go...
View ArticlePractice 2 Bid Flawed?
Something is wrong with the bid 2 practice results. Where have we seen this before? The current percentile is the same as the practice 2 current percentile...at least on the MD 11.
View ArticleFedex Insufficient reserves?
I tried dropping a somewhat small trip for the 777 fo seat and it replies "insufficient reserves". We don't have any open trips at all. Anyone else trying to drop have the same issue?
View ArticleBest flight tracking website?
If I wanted to track a VFR flight of my son flying a Cessna 172 what is the best website to use?
View ArticleFDX DP Mistake/Help?
I dorked up the open time frenzy and ended up with a DP. I am a dum as. 77hrs/8 days of carryover. I have tried to drop it and trade it. Can't drop a c/o trip. Can't trade for a trip with less c/o. Any...
View ArticleDo Virgin employ simulator Instructors?
Hey all, We are in the process of relocating to the bay area and I was wondering if Virgin employ sim instructors? The Virgin website does not yield any results but would this sort of job come up with...
View ArticleSuicidal Cirrus Pilot
Cirrus Pilot Admits To Suicide Attempt In Flight | Aero-News Network Anyone see this one in the news? First off...It's never that bad that you have to off yourself. Second, *** was this guy thinking?...
View ArticlePassport questions
I have an interview coming up with a regional soon and do not have a passport. In my case as I am a permanent resident, I will need to obtain a travel document. The process (according to research I did...
View ArticleMethane Hydrates
Methane hydrates are deposits of methane that occur in marine sediments under specific conditions of pressure and temperature. Under high pressure and low temperature, the water molecules form ice-like...
View ArticleContact U.S. Senators Today: Oppose CBP Pre-C
This applies to any ALPA pilot no matter who you work for :eek:: Since last summer and more recently, for the past few weeks, the xxxx MEC Government Affairs Committee has been in Washington D.C....
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