express jet update...

skibum515 · 07-18-2008, 11:42 AM

so, express jet put out a displacement bid - they are 717 people overstaffed. That goes back into 2006!

Right now they're trying to get pilots out with early retirement and COLA's, but they're still expecting to furlough around 400. Jim Ream has said that they would give 60 days notice before the furlough - which is expected to go into effect on Oct 1. So basically we'll know Aug 1 how this is all going to shake out.

Also found out from the union that if you have a COLA and then get furloughed, you lose COLA status and all the benefits that come with it (health insurance/travel)

Hokuspocus · 07-18-2008, 09:14 PM

I know we are just waiting to see where dh will land after this shakedown!

skibum515 · 07-18-2008, 09:44 PM

my df is going to end on furlough - he only has a handful of people under him. We're just waiting to see the "official" notice so he can put in the paperwork for unemployment

madlibs · 07-18-2008, 10:46 PM

Man... I was JUST thinking today how stressful this time must be for you guys - what with dealing with a wedding AND this aviation mess. Thinking of you...

ccbegay · 07-20-2008, 10:01 AM

sorry to hear this...we too are waiting for the official letter...this stuff is just a kick in the stomach...hang in there...

ellie · 07-20-2008, 03:06 PM

yup, they estimate around 400 furloughs but who knows..hopefully it will be less. Casey is a captain now so it will probably be an downgrade...but in any case he decided to go back to school in january and be done with the airlines! I am quite excited about that!! so good luck to all of you and hopefully things will start getting better with this industry and our economy generally. Emily, your fiance and Casey flew together a week ago or so

scottslove06 · 07-20-2008, 06:40 PM

Sorry to hear about that... It makes me sad every time I hear about furloughs. Best of luck to everyone out there

Eastbayk · 07-21-2008, 10:35 AM

DH is near 400 from the bottom of the list. We're holding our breath that there will be enough early outs and COLA's to keep him employed. Although unemployment will probably be MORE than what he's getting on LTD. It would be nice to have a job to return to when he is able to get his medical again...

Kim

mcmuffinpilot · 07-24-2008, 04:27 PM

oh yes , in there with you ladies!
My DH is in that 400 count, he's in home base (IAH) but that doesn't mean he'll be safe. We got a baby on the way, due in November and I'm not sure if we'll have insurance at that time...I'm a little freaked out about whats gonna happen to us.
We can't sell the house even if we wanted to, the economy stinks in AZ for the housing market and my job doesn't pay for maternity leave.
Yeah, we are in quite the bind , but I'm not having a nervous breakdown yet, because I have a beautiful baby growing inside of me and I need to remain cool, calm and collective!

felly · 07-24-2008, 07:27 PM

and here i was banking on the boy taking a cola and bypassing furlough for a while. he's only 80 or so from the bottom!

07-18-2008, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
skibum515 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Park City Posts: 1,249 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	express jet update... so, express jet put out a displacement bid - they are 717 people overstaffed. That goes back into 2006! Right now they're trying to get pilots out with early retirement and COLA's, but they're still expecting to furlough around 400. Jim Ream has said that they would give 60 days notice before the furlough - which is expected to go into effect on Oct 1. So basically we'll know Aug 1 how this is all going to shake out. Also found out from the union that if you have a COLA and then get furloughed, you lose COLA status and all the benefits that come with it (health insurance/travel) __________________

07-18-2008, 09:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hokuspocus Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 319 Recipes: Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: express jet update... I know we are just waiting to see where dh will land after this shakedown! __________________ http://spyviewacres.blogspot.com/ <----The house is finally done! Now for the Barn!

07-18-2008, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
skibum515 Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Park City Posts: 1,249 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: express jet update... my df is going to end on furlough - he only has a handful of people under him. We're just waiting to see the "official" notice so he can put in the paperwork for unemployment __________________

07-18-2008, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
madlibs Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US Posts: 424 Recipes: Thanks: 9 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: express jet update... Man... I was JUST thinking today how stressful this time must be for you guys - what with dealing with a wedding AND this aviation mess. Thinking of you...

07-20-2008, 10:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
ccbegay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,652 Recipes: Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: express jet update... sorry to hear this...we too are waiting for the official letter...this stuff is just a kick in the stomach...hang in there... __________________ <-------Halloween fun for LadyBug Kenzie... ~Great Love and Great Achievements involves Great Risks~ CASSIE

07-20-2008, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
ellie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 9 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: express jet update... yup, they estimate around 400 furloughs but who knows..hopefully it will be less. Casey is a captain now so it will probably be an downgrade...but in any case he decided to go back to school in january and be done with the airlines! I am quite excited about that!! so good luck to all of you and hopefully things will start getting better with this industry and our economy generally. Emily, your fiance and Casey flew together a week ago or so

07-20-2008, 06:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
scottslove06 Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia soon to be Phoenix Posts: 29 Recipes: Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: express jet update... Sorry to hear about that... It makes me sad every time I hear about furloughs. Best of luck to everyone out there __________________ ~Taniya~ Wife Extraordinaire of Scott, CA at Mesa on CRJ 200/900 based in PHX

07-21-2008, 10:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
Eastbayk Jetgirls Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 404 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: express jet update... DH is near 400 from the bottom of the list. We're holding our breath that there will be enough early outs and COLA's to keep him employed. Although unemployment will probably be MORE than what he's getting on LTD. It would be nice to have a job to return to when he is able to get his medical again... Kim __________________ -Chase your dreams but always know the road that'll lead you home again What's it like to be me? http://ohthelifeofapilotswife.blogspot.com/ Last edited by Eastbayk; 07-21-2008 at 10:52 AM.

07-24-2008, 04:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
mcmuffinpilot Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ USA Posts: 477 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: express jet update... oh yes , in there with you ladies! My DH is in that 400 count, he's in home base (IAH) but that doesn't mean he'll be safe. We got a baby on the way, due in November and I'm not sure if we'll have insurance at that time...I'm a little freaked out about whats gonna happen to us. We can't sell the house even if we wanted to, the economy stinks in AZ for the housing market and my job doesn't pay for maternity leave. Yeah, we are in quite the bind , but I'm not having a nervous breakdown yet, because I have a beautiful baby growing inside of me and I need to remain cool, calm and collective! __________________ www.mcneilladventures.blogspot.com Thank you , McMuffinPilot

07-24-2008, 07:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
felly Jetgirls Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring/TX/USA Posts: 173 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: express jet update... and here i was banking on the boy taking a cola and bypassing furlough for a while. he's only 80 or so from the bottom!

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