Originally Posted by
744driver
Where is the like button on this thing?!!
Those looking to come here must understand this company is NOT interested in making your life easy...they are not interested in paying you industry standard wages, etc etc...
It is up to the pilot group to force them to come to the table, and negotiate with us in good faith...and that is the fight that will be in your lap if you come.
Be prepared for that...okay, so you are on probation as a newbie. Fine. But after that first year is over, 100% contract compliance is what's required by the pilot group and certainly the Union. Your future depends on it.
Whether you use Atlas as a stepping stone or are planning to make it a home, understand that while you are here, you will have to take on the company at every turn, on a daily basis, and unlike what you are used to at the Regional you come from, from the corporate world, from the military, etc etc...
It is time for the pilot group that is already here to expect nothing but 100% compliance from EVERY pilot.
The sky isn't falling. But what some of us are trying to convey is that the fight is on -- it's on because the company is choosing that avenue going forward. It is not a fight that we the pilots want but that is what they want. So prepare accordingly, and plan accordingly.
Good luck.
While I agree with your general premises, I can tell you from first hand experience that the bolded part is just as true at every regional as it is at Atlas. In fact, I've found Atlas to be easier to deal with in most areas than my previous regional was (OO). I know for a fact this is the same at all the majors as well. This whole pipe dream the unions are blowing smoke about "airlines that follow the contract to the letter and treat you perfectly blah blah" is total BS.