Originally Posted by C-17 Driver

Your sarcasm was noted when you put the word "duty" in quotation marks. This was a slap in the face implication that there is an integrity issue and it is not actual military duty but scamming. I was on duty last Christmas with the military. I was overseas far away from my family. Was I scamming?

So, your position is that we should not hire any military pilots currently and should only hire retired or separated military and civilians. Furthermore, if UAL continues to hire Guardsmen and reservists, then UAL has to hire two civilian pilots for every reservist. That does not sound very realistic.

You are also saying that you're paycheck is affected because of the military duty I perform? Has your paycheck and/or quality of life been directly affected due to someone performing military duty?

And finally, your stance is that the B Fund contribution should not happen despite the mandate of Federal Law (USERRA) but UAL will find a way recoup this money. Also, companies do receive tax credits for hiring Guardsmen and Reservists.

Active military pilots at UAL are less than 5% of pilot group. I think you are incorrectly magnifying the effects of when they are performing military duty. If your assumptions were correct, then why would any airline hire a pilot currently serving in the Guard/Reserve?

It is unfortunate that your view is jaded. I encourage you to talk with your FOs that are currently serving so you can get some fresh perspective.

There are others on this thread who are a lot smarter about this stuff then I am and could probably provide better data.

If you were hired in '83 then I don't care what you think. If you're not a SCAB, then I welcome your input.