Originally Posted by
Albief15
So—to answer the question—what do we owe our taskmasters? I think we owe them our best efforts, every day, all day, until the day we no longer work for them.
The ALPA code of Ethics covers this. Please consider this:
An Air Line Pilot will faithfully discharge the duty he owes the airline that employs him and whose salary makes possible his way of life. He will do all within his powers to operate his aircraft efficiently and on schedule in a manner that will not cause damage or unnecessary maintenance.
He will respect the officers, directors, and supervisors of his airline, remembering that respect does not entail subservience. He will faithfully obey all lawful directives given by his supervisors, but will insist and, if necessary, refuse to obey any directives that, in his considered judgment, are not lawful or will adversely affect flight safety.
He will remember that in the final analysis the responsibility for safe completion of the flight rests upon his shoulders. He will not knowingly falsify any log or record, nor will he condone such action by other crew members. He will remember that a full month’s salary demands a full and fair month’s work.
On his days off, he will not engage in any occupation or activity that will diminish his efficiency or bring discredit to his profession. He will realize that he represents the airline to all who meet him and will at all times keep his personal appearance and conduct above reproach.
He will give his airline, its officers, directors, and supervisors the full loyalty that is their due, and will refrain from speaking ill of them. If he feels it necessary to reveal and correct conditions that are not conducive to safe operations and harmonious relations, he will direct his criticism to the proper authorities within ALPA.
He will hold his airline’s business secrets in confidence, and will take care that they are not improperly revealed.
Please remember: you are a widget. You are nothing but "labor" to the airline. This generation doesn't care about loyalty. Be loyal to your family and take care of you. Management takes care of themselves, and that's about it. They don't have a code of ethics like we do. They have some fancy HR classes, seminars, symposiums, and some guidelines and some text books.