Originally Posted by
WelcomeToBen
There are plenty of non union 135, 91 and even a few 121 carriers that you could go work for. Just think of it, you could negotiate your own contract and live the libertarian dream!
Except that your beloved "association", unlike all other true unions is ok with someone with 30 years experience starting at the bottom. In our case for 37.50/hr. Companies don't care because it's pass/fail. FAA doesn't care as long as planes don't fall out of the sky. In this highly regulated industry there is no way to differentiate yourself (just like the socialists like it) therefore there are only two types of airline pilot. Those with knee pads and those without.