TW Insider,

After over 2 years of working for Tradewind and currently still employed here, let me help set the record straight. We work hard at this company, very hard. At the end of the day, there is an incredible sense of teamwork. I know that we all have jumped in the tail of another crew's plane and thrown bags or helped clean or escort passengers, whatever it takes. WE work hard and overcome obstacles. That is one of the main reasons I stay at this company in spite of the minor issues that occasionally arise, somebody at this company will always have your back.

Tradewind is a 135 operator which means that everything falls on the crews' shoulders from W&B to ensuring an on time departure with our tight schedule We do not have a big office that does our paperwork for us. We have the ability and privilege of choosing our own routes of flight as well as determining our personal comfort level regarding fuel orders and W&B. We also get to say no at any point.

Here are some of the things that you have never seen here.
When I first started at TW, the Caribbean was a mess logistically. We didn't have our own handlers, vans, or the fantastic ramp location. The list goes on. It was much more difficult. There have been leaps and bounds of improvements made down there, and yes there is always room for improvement, but each season TW tackles another big issue.

As far as your suggestions that were not heard, here is a deal that I will make to you. Instead of posting on here and hiding behind a computer screen, I will be down in SJU very soon and I will be all ears for anybody that needs a venting outlet. Please use this time to uphold the Professional side of your Profession Pilot career and voice your honest opinion in the proper setting.

As JMR said, WE are a team. WE need to act as such.

CMO