Originally Posted by
disco inferno
It's not the legitimate concerns that are annoying. It's the fact that the "usual suspects" can't allow anyone to say anything positive about Allegiant ever. Apparently, many guys on here have been in their bubble so long that they can't imagine that some guys coming to Allegiant actually have it worse than they do. They arrogantly assume that people should stay in a worse place rather than come to Allegiant.
My quality of life went up exponentially by coming to Allegiant. Allegiant has a bunch of problems and the pay is pretty bad, but it isn't as bad and hopeless as the regionals. Anyone that says otherwise is lying or has no clue. I have friends doing some expat work. You should hear some of their horror stories. Allegiants problems would be a welcome relief for them. It's all a matter of perspective. That said, we need a good contract and Maury needs to go. I am not pleased with the heavy use of contract mx, even in hubs. My hope is that when Maury goes, he will take his penny pinching ways with him. Our problems here are fixable. It will take the right leadership however.
I'm in full agreement with everything you said. I think bashing anyone with something positive to say diminishes the true issues raised here.
I'm certain that ValueJet had its fair share of "happy to be here" pilots right up to the crash too though. The safety fears here are legit.
I think a lot of the seething tempers are due to the fact that Allegiant could be such a great job if it wasn't for MG. I hope we get a contract soon because it will likely move him on down the road.