Originally Posted by Pilotpip
Samc,
More clarification on why I don't like PFT:
Ok, when you do PFT, you are paying for an interview, you're getting the back door in. You already paid much more than market value for your training, and you did this because it was the easy way. You're more than likely willing to take less pay. Even if you're not, you're going to get a lower offer because you're less experienced. Lowest bidder (because they have lower labor costs) gets the contract, better paying companies get the ax. Everybody looses, they either get furloughed or are making less because their union took a pay cut to stay competative.
So why don't you call it PFI instead of PFT. EVERYBODY "pays for training" so it seems the beef most people have with these places is these guys/gals "pay for interview".
You still present only a paper theory on how to tackle the problem of PFT and low wages. Communism looks good on paper, too, yet put into practice its a disaster.
I have the utmost respect for all pilots and if we all banded together to say no to these management morons then I wouldn't hesitate for a second to join my brothers in arms. Problem is it'll never happen and those brave enough to do this would be shooting themselves in the foot. I too think we are worth much more than we are paid but is there anyone willing to go beyond pilot message board theory and actually make an effort to gather pilots together to tackle the daunting task of making a difference in our pay? My guess is no.