Originally Posted by
CLazarus
Wow, crazy how people can have totally different perspectives on the same things. I've seen and dealt with a lot of the same stuff since coming onboard, but it pales in comparison to what I had to deal with in the USAF. Most of what you point out is the direct effect of dealing with other fallible human beings. I'd love perfection from those around me, but I'm told I make mistakes too. My stress level is a fraction of what it used to be, so I guess these sorts of things just bounce off me for now. I know things can go bad for me pretty quick in this industry. However, I hope things improve around here for you or your perspective changes for the better.
I understand. But, here's the deal. We're sort of stuck in a rut right now. We have a severe lack of leadership at the airline. Since the merger began we haven't had any leadership. In this airline, Flight Ops doesn't wear the pants. Bean counters, legal, and HR run the airline. After that it's marketing.
Another thing. we don't know if the philosophy gives birth to the procedure or if the procedure gives birth to the philosophy. We come up with pilot bulletins to manage the operation and we keep yo-yo-ing all over the place. There is nothing SOP about our SOP's.
The airline is too disjointed, too disconnected and is like a helicopter. It has too many moving parts and if the wind isn't blowing right the balls can't all stay in the air.