Originally Posted by
tyler durden
True, it's perplexing to me that guys qualified to work elsewhere are risking their careers and family applying to Allegiant. They could just as easily apply at a quality airline like JB, WN, Spirit that cares about their employees. Or, wait for a legacy. It's only a matter of time before all airlines will be fighting over minimally qualified pilots.
If senior captains are jumping ship, how do new guys feel they're gonna get treated?
How exactly are people risking their careers and families by applying to Allegiant?
I, like most of you, wish people would stop applying so we could put more pressure on Management to work out a fair contract; but I'm all about honestly. Saying coming here is career suicide or implying that you're going to die or get divorced simply because you work for Allegiant is absurd.
What did you guys think getting a first contract was going to be like? We're almost 3 years into what is generally a very long process. You thought the company was going to roll over and give us everything we wanted right away??
Again, I wish people would stop applying only to help further our cause, but that's not reality. Fortunately, most people in this profession are pro union and don't want to alienate themselves from the pilot group. One more supporter... One more picketer.. One more person not to extend... We don't have a probationary period here so they can jump in and help from day 1.