A reasonable person might think that ... but that takes both long term planning and someone in Flight Ops having the authority to hire when they're short handed. It would also take someone who could figure out when folks will be turning 65 (3rd grade math?) so they could plan accordingly.

That's not how it works around here. If you think you have a better idea or could do it better ... trust me when I tell you that Management doesn't want your input, sadly they're not even the slightest bit interested.

It's a funny way to run a multi-billion dollar Corporation? Many Fortune 100 Companies encourage input and even reward good ideas with bonuses.

Is Corporate Management happy with their "Flight Ops Yes Men" that don't question authority? That would be disappointing!*?

Once upon a time this company valued their employees. These days, it's profit and stockholders return on investment that's important (and it would be nice if we could get the packages to the customers on time, we'll try to do it safely).

It's a shame ... with just a little bit of leadership and authority this could be a REALLY good job. It should be a really good job. Contract negotiations were disappointing. I once worked at an airline where we couldn't get anything done until we started flying around with the speed brakes extended. Fuel burn skyrocketed and, all of a sudden, Management wanted to "talk."

I've seen too many Management pilots that I thought were smart, forward looking thinkers. Maybe they would change (fix?) things? It's never happened. I hope it does one day ...

MM