We’re now midway through another round of our 5/5 dynamic scheduling. We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy while also enjoying a little extra time with your family. We still don’t have anything definitive on how long we can expect this schedule to last, but it sounds like the FAA is getting a little antsy to get us all back to work. We will continue to work locally to remain in a 5/5 posture for as long as we can. Although much of the country is beginning to open up, we need to stay vigilant in ensuring we keep ourselves, our crew mates and the flying public safe.
High Risk Personnel and Developmentals
You may have seen the email from National about trainees and high risk personnel and their respective currency requirements. Derek will be negotiating the specifics of how we will accomplish this with Don early next week but here’s what it boils down to:
High Risk: You have the option of coming in and getting a quick “over the shoulder” but will not have to get the whole eight hours of currency. We plan on getting high risk individuals into the building before the developmentals and first thing in the morning while all the positions are still combined up. We want to minimize the risk involved and get you in and out.
Developmentals: Developmentals will not have the option on whether or not to come in. You will be hearing from your area rep shortly to work out a time to come in. Developmentals will be required to get an “over the shoulder” and then 8 hours of proficiency prior to being placed back on EA.
We understand that there is going to be discomfort from the workforce on how we continue to social distance while having the developmentals in the area and we are brainstorming ideas on how to make it work in the safest way possible. Work out a system with your crew. Maybe it’s masks, maybe it’s having someone in charge or cleaning, etc. If you are coming into the building for the first time, please be mindful of space, cleanliness and ask about the routine that the rest of the crew has in place.
As always we appreciate all your hard work and your patience during the last several months. Your Eboard meets virtually quite frequently to ensure we are on the same page and strive to make these strange times as manageable as possible. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Maintain your sanity and one of these days we may all get to see each other again.
In Solidarity,
Derek Adams and Amy Sizemore