Originally Posted by
RJSAviator76
Why does it always have to be a$$-kissing?
Lets see...
Employee A:
Shows up on time, in clean and pressed uniform, doesn't abuse sick leave, gets letters of appreciation for taking care of the customers, is well-liked by his/her colleagues.
Employee B:
Late often, uniform looks like it has never seen an iron or a dry cleaner, always uses up the entire sick leave and then some, doesn't do anything beyond the mandated bare bone minimum.
Now, time to decide whom to promote. Employee B has been with the company longer. Who gets upgraded and why?
As a former ALPA member of 8 years, I know the answer. "Date of hire and damn the 'a$$-kissers/A-teamers!"
Trouble is... what does this do for the quality of my operation? What message does it send to my employees?
Don't forget Employee C:
-Shows up for work on time
-Spit and polished
-Few sick calls
-Has a poor on time performance because MX usually does line checks before he takes over the aircraft.
-Flies on the back side of the clock and weekends (the lines most pilots hate). So, the day pukes never see or hear of the guy; and as a result, he gets passed over because Chief Pilot CA Schmuckatelly doesn't know who he is.
What do you think this guys chances are?