Mentor Committee

NEW HIRE

The committee's primary responsibility is the protection of all New Hire Flight Attendants against contract violations, and to provide guidance to New Hires while on probation. As a New Hire Representative we:

Assist with interpreting the reserve, scheduling and hours of service sections of the contract.
Educate reserve flight attendants as to contract provisions applicable to reserve flight attendant status.
Assist New Hires in the bidding process and how to manage their schedule.
Monitor New Hires concerns on a local basis.
Document, monitor, and follow up with new hire interactions and concerns

RESERVE

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Act in an advisory role to the LEC Officers regarding reserve issues
Work to actively educate Flight Attendants regarding the reserve section of the contract
Answer Flight Attendant questions regarding reserve duty and help them to interpret the contract in accordance with guidelines set by the LEC and MEC
Investigate and respond to Flight Attendant concerns regarding reserve assignments and Crew Scheduling compliance with contract language. Gather information and work with management to satisfactorily resolve each issue.
Communicate any unresolved issues and/or potential contract violations to the Grievance Committee on members’ behalf

Why Would I Contact This Committee?

The Reserve Committee is available to help you with:

Questions about Reserve duty
Investigating and responding to concerns regarding Reserve assignments
Coordination between Reserve F/As and the Inflight Crew Scheduling department