Originally Posted by
KYTBRD
There are two things I've learned (hopefully more than just 2, but these are key) over the past 1.5 years. It's it's not a mission, it's a flight. And the other is, I'm not "alerted" to my flight, I received my "wake-up notification".
Thus changing it from a military point of view to a civilian point of view.
I do agreed that more folks need to learn the CBA. Even I find folks in both the Capt and FO position that need to read the rules. If I hear something that's "odd" I usually open up my iPad and try to find it. Otherwise the old phrase of "can you tell me where that's written" usually works.
KYTBRD,
First, thank you for your more than two decades of service to keep me and my family safe...I mean no disrespect towards you and others that have served our country.
When I use the phrase "mission-oriented", I am really referring to the group of our pilots (both Captains, and FOs; mostly senior, but certainly some that are junior; and those that have served in our Armed Forces or not) that refuse to educate themselves, refuse to believe that after more than two decades as a very successful company, the pilot group deserves and should demand top-tier wages, work rules, and retirement.
I actually heard a very senior Captain (top 25 on our list) tell me (incredulously) why I demanded a Business Class ticket a few months ago from Calgary to get home. He was wondering why I could not be satisfied in Coach/Economy for the 3-hour flight. He actually asked me why I was so fixated on "sticking it to the Company"...yes, he actually said those words!!
My answer was simple..."Because it is in the CBA, and we all have to make sure the company respects what they have agreed to". Of course, I can ride in Economy for a few hours...but that misses the point. It misses the fact that both sides have an obligation to follow the CBA...
It is NEVER okay for me to ignore the CBA, and if I do, I can expect to get a call from the Chief Pilot...and guess what?...
It is NEVER okay for the company to ignore the CBA, and if they do, I will call them on it...every time.
That is the only way we can be respected as professionals, and that is the only way we will be able to gain a better CBA for our families.
Okay, rant over, KYTBRD...hang in there, brother...and thanks for your support.