Originally Posted by
Thunderpig
I get that...the comparisons I draw come from watching the pendulum swing a few times, but never have I seen morale so low (speaking of the AF). As to what you guys are going through, we are all aware and working to get as much info as possible, though, we all understand that part of the process of doing this job is something that we will just have to deal with. The jaw has already hit the floor once, given how much pain the training department is in right now, but who knows...perhaps that injunction will be a tipping point...after the appeals process. It's telling that training and the effect it had on the bottom line (per the last email I saw) was even mentioned. Have you seen that before?
Thunder,
Morale in the air force varies mildly compared to what morale will swing on the line at an airline.
When things are growing/advancing everyone is happy. When stagnation/cuts take place almost no one is happy.
The military at least has a process that they follow and although the numbers may change there is advancement boards and a process that must be followed.
Corporate airlines have no such thing. You are a part number in the production line and when they cut production, everyone feels the pain especially the junior part numbers.
With all due respect, as a military retiree you really should be looking at some airlines that have a more established track record with management because all signs at Allegiant right now point to a long contested war between employees and mgmt. They are still in the mode that the more you can take from the employees the more you can make and aren't there to produce a long term quality product.
Godspeed. LUV