Originally Posted by
JungleJim
The other problems in this place are more on the operations side. Our scheduling and trip planning departments need to be completely reorganized. We need a dedicated dispatch department.
Things were better before ASTRO and could be better if they will utilize the proper "optimization" levels.
I never saw a problem with self dispatching. It allows for you to control how and where you go.
The hiring and interview process needs to be re-evaluated.
What is wrong with it and how would you change it if you had the say?
The training for new-hire pilots, especially guys and gals with zero experience, needs to be completely revamped.
How would you change this? There is a lot of blame on CAE/ECTS for this, not as much EAS.
A union will not solve these problems. Making sure that we have the right people in management, and giving them the tools they need to make improvements, will.
The removal of only one individual will correct a multitude of issues.
Unfortunately, I have a feeling it's already too late. The floodgates have opened and it's not getting better anytime soon. I do hope that you are right and that management is doing something, those of us that would like to stick around here for a bit need something to hang our hat on.
With the Legacys hiring, this is a problem not just for EAS, but all fractionals and corporate gigs. I know guys going to NJE and 10+ year guys bailing NJE for Legacy gigs.
There is no one point solution to any job or issue. It's up the right and good EAS mgmt peoples to right the ship not a union.