Originally Posted by
AZFlyn1
Why don't you stop speaking about me because you sure don't know me and I'm sick of being included in your generalized statements about my pilot group... I was an ALPO paying dues member until I got FURLOUGHED!! I'm riding no ones coat tails and I'd appreciate it if you'd stop saying I do!!!
Sorry, I thought you were a Skywest pilot now. If not, then my comment doesn't apply to you.
Originally Posted by
Squallrider
Love the riding coat tails argument....when was the last time express jet was a financially viable company? Pretty sure you are being sustained by skywest inc.
Bad analogy. First, I didn't chose to be part of a company that was bought by Skywest as you chose to work for Skywest AND continue to be employed there. Obviously Skywest saw value in buying xjt when they did and continue keep it as part of their business model. As soon as that changes, then it will change but your employment at Skywest airlines does not subsidize my employment at xjt. You have not taken a pay cut for the sake of keeping xjt viable. Second, you trade your skill for compensation just as I do. Except for that I give part of that compensation back to you whenever you use any safety systems (multiple times a day each day you fly) and other benefits you receive from union pilots. Simply, Skywest pilots have not voluntarily given anything for any greater cause to the professional pilot, NONE!
Originally Posted by
rcfd13
You talk a lot about riding coat tails. We may rides a ALPAs coat tails but your company rides our coat tails. When was the last time the XJT side of inc posted a profit? You may want to look in the mirror before you keep spouting the coat tails garbage. XJT is no better than Skywest in that regard.
Well, at least you do admit riding coat tails of pilot unions (not just ALPA). But see my post above. Until you voluntarily give from your pay check, as all union pilots do, no one is riding your coat tail.