Originally Posted by
KnockKnock
It’s ridiculous blanket statements like this that keep the animosity alive between the two pilot groups. There have been plenty of AS pilots fighting for change and improvement. To refer to the whole group as clowns, spineless or weak is just stirring the pot and fueling tensions. Not to mention that it’s a classic case of the pot calling the kettle black. If the you demanded excellence in all aspects of your aviation career, why did you ever go to VX in the first place? No contract, no union, sub par wages even by AS standards, out of order seniority issues, limited growth, failing business model and no profits. ******, took “you guys” 10 years to start to address any of it. So did you just “overlook” these issues the past 10 years?
VX was the picture perfect example at how money, isn't the driving factor in why people stay or leave a job. it is called HAPPINESS.
A couple of interesting reads:
https://www.thebalance.com/top-reaso...ir-job-1918985
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericjac.../#48a1c2945c45
Also, don't forget that VX pilots brought APLA on board. That airline was BUILT on the backs of the current pilot group, they aren't second rate, they aren't punks, they aren't regional scum, or any other preconceived labels some AS pilots have muttered.
AS has lots of great pilots that want to fight the good fight, but lets not forget that AS has probably achieved less than any other airline in operation today. 85 years and the current contract has so many head scratching sections. Lets not even get started on scheduling lol. VX pilots might have made less hourly, but the QOL isn't even in the same universe. We are all under one roof now, lets fight together and make some real legit changes around here.