You need to realize what industry you are in. This is not the first merger where people have said similar things. Get over it already it only makes things worsr for everyone when there is animosity over things out of everyones control. Like everyone has mentioned, blame management and Bloch. Its not any of our fault that he used the staffing levels that werent convienent for each individual. We are one company deal with it or go else where. O its not worth going anywhere right now I assume? Then quit talking about it and go mow your lawn.
Originally Posted by
lolwut
Colgan pilots need to realize that if they're pre-merger, they probably would be out of a job by now had it not been for Pinnacle. They definitely wouldn't have those Q400s, new contract, job stability, or bidding options. If they're post merger, they probably never would've been able to get a job... the company wouldn't have been hiring.
Mesaba pilots need to realize that had it not been for Pinnacle, a significant number of their pilots would be on the street and many more would be downgraded. They could possibly be facing a much uglier future involving some other merger or buyout (think something involving Comair...)
Both pilot groups are now facing a significantly brighter future and it is, currently, coming at the expense of a lot of Pinnacle pilots. Everyone needs to be more humble and realize that nobody came in and saved the day... and realize that if you're gaining something over what you would've had if it weren't for Pinnacle, its probably coming at the expense of someone else.
Pinnacle pilots are sick of hearing how the Q400s (that they bought) are Colgan's and only Colgan pilots deserve those slots/upgrades. They're also sick of hearing about how Mesaba came in and saved the day and got everyone a new contract. How about everyone just bite their tongues a little more and realize some pilots are getting seriously shafted while others are getting a golden ticket.