APA Negotiations

CUrrent Productivity

Today's pilot contract significantly limits the number of hours per month American Airlines pilots may fly. While many AA pilots fly the maximum hours each month allowed by the contract, on average, American pilots fly among the fewest hours per month of any network passenger airline pilot group - and substantially fewer hours than the federally mandated limits. This puts AA at a distinct competitive disadvantage.

 

Enhancing productivity can have a positive effect on the company, its pilots and its customers. In addition to achieving more scheduling flexibility, efficiency and earning potential for American’s pilots, improved productivity also has a direct link to dependability and customer satisfaction.

Source: US DOT Form 41 & T100

Notes: Block hours = Form 41 block hours by entity multiplied by average carrier crew complements by entity, which were calculated based on route level T100 schedule data. Average round trip segment <7.5 hrs = 2 pilots, 7.5 hrs to 11.5 hrs = 3 pilots, > 11.5 hrs = 4 pilots. Final entity crew complement weighted by block hours.