Crew Chief/ Inspector. Prior to reporting, the candidate must successfully complete all applicable qualification tests and meet the physical requirements associated with the position.
(1) An employee who has been selected as a Crew Chief will have a trial period of one hundred eighty (180) calendar days. An employee selected as an Inspector will have a trial period of ninety (90) days. The employee’s performance will be evaluated by a panel composed of an equal number of Management and TWU representatives. The TWU representatives will be designated by the Local President. The review periods will be conducted after sixty (60), ninety (90), and one hundred twenty (120) calendar days, (sixty (60) days for Inspectors) or more frequently if necessary. All evaluation forms used to evaluate a probationary Higher Capacity Position will be removed from the employee’s file upon completion of the probationary period. If performance reviews indicate unacceptable performance, and steps to correct performance have failed, nothing prohibits demotion prior to 180 calendar day trial period completion.
(2) The trial period will begin the first day an employee reports to duty. Trial periods may be extended to cover any approved leave of absence granted during the trial period.
(3) At the completion of the 180 (90 for Inspectors) calendar day trial period, if the employee fails to meet performance expectations, he will be demoted and returned to his Basic Classification at his previous station. During the trial period, an employee may request to demote from the Higher Capacity Position. If the employee self-demotes during the trial period he will be returned to his Basic Classification at his previous station. In either scenario, he may also fill any system vacancy, excluding any Higher Capacity position, which his qualifications and seniority will allow. In the event the decision to retain or demote is not unanimous the decision of the Company will be final and binding. The demotion will not be subject to the grievance process.
(4) The Company will furnish positive space transportation for initial badging requirements for the affected employee and space available transportation for the employee and the members of his immediate family, to the extent permitted by law, from the point from which he is transferring to the new location/station. Other expenses incidental to the transfer will be borne by the employee.
(5) Testing for vacancies is normally accomplished during the employee’s regular working...
Crew Chief/ Inspector. The work of a Crew Chief Inspector shall consist of and include leading, directing and assigning the work of Inspectors and performing such inspection work as may be required to the satisfaction of the Company. In addition, a Crew Chief Inspector will be responsible for on-the-job training and checking and reviewing work sheets and forms (including verification of completed work sheets and forms in cases of Check "C" and base overhaul) related to Inspector's work as set forth under the Inspector classification covered by this Agreement. A Crew Chief Inspector shall not supervise or direct the working force other than Inspectors. A Crew Chief may be assigned to coordinate the work of other Crew Chiefs. In such instances, he may or may not have other employees assigned to him. The Crew Chief shall be required (on a non-exclusive basis) to demonstrate proper work methods, conduct on-the-job training, and conduct meetings or indoctrinate employees in new or revised operational procedures.
