Originally Posted by
CLMP
Very true. I hope those who are applying/interviewing realize that they will need to assist in the lifting from day one. Otherwise, they are simply diluting the ranks and hurting us (and themselves) in the long run.
One key element to not enabling G4 management is to not accept what has been termed “Mission Mode”. A useful tool, that helps keep our pilot staffing as low as it can go. When crew scheduling is in a bind, like they always are. They hit the panic button. This short-term solution will aid management in disallowing every PTO you request. Because it artificially keeps the overall pilot staffing well below what it should be.