Originally Posted by
Mudhen200
I'm seeing a lot of miss-information in the last few paged of ranting.
Secret ALPA / Company deals, pay scales so low we will never catch up, IP's blacklisting all but their buddies, Captain's kids getting all the new hire slots...
Sorry, Mr. Arctic Eagle, even though you've attempted to cleverly, slightly change the facts, everything you've noted is 100% true.
Originally Posted by
Mudhen200
I get paid a great wage to do very little work. I have good benefits. I get a good amount of time off. I like what I do and I like where I get to do it. You have no idea how little I care if Delta or United will be making $5 an hour more than I do in 2016.
Life's GREAT in the ANC base. Double BET turns mean AM or PM flying and home every night. Gotta LOVE living on the frozen island, though. If guns, light planes and killing fish and fauna excite you, its a great base.
Originally Posted by
Mudhen200
Reality is that this company currently makes more money (% ROI) than any body else. I hope that it lasts - and as a pilot for the company I will do everything in my power to make sure it does - because with that very high % ROI comes a stability that is very rare in this industry.
Talk about disinformation. Both Allegiant AND Southwest posted a higher ROI than Alaska last year. You might want to do some research before you spout the Company line in public. However, go ahead...stand up in front of the cabin and make you're welcome aboard PA. Because that's what "brand differentiation" is all about.
Originally Posted by
Mudhen200
For those who want to be a pilot for Alaska. This is a great company. I wish you success in your interview and hope to see you on the line.
YOU are the reason Moose tagged AS pilots as pansies. Alaska pilots will be so far behind other Majors in pay when the contract comes up for renegotiation, you'll never make it up. Enjoy selling you're vacation back in March and April. You're also the reason a lot of these young guys you "hope to see on the line" will go to other airlines because Alaska has no need to hire them.
It must be wonderful in your little Arctic Eagle world. We're all glad for you.
P.S. Since you love the "Mudhen" title you're either one of the Senior guys in ANC who made Captain in 2 years or you're one of the new guys who had to yank gear for 15 years to get your left seat. Considering how much you "love" Alaska Airlines, I'm guessing its the former.