You are saying that out of ignorance. I'm not insulting you, it's just that you literally are not aware of a lot of things. Each issue is handled with secrecy so the average pilot who goes to work and isn't in the loop never finds out. Let me assure you that they constantly throw the book at people and often "interpret" their policies in creative ways. There's plenty of people who are on progressive guidance, been suspended for months, or flat out fired. It happens... it happens a lot. An employer who puts food on your table is not a standard by which they can be defined as a "good employer". Ask around... you will hear stories. I know that 99% of the stories are true. (Please don't post them here for the protection of your fellow pilots) Disclosure: I'm not in any trouble with BJ nor have I ever been.


I read somewhere that you might be a vet? If so, you may wish to listen to some of these regional guys - particularly their struggles with management. I'm a vet too... and I was pretty naive at first. However, I've come to learn that they know a lot about labor disputes and the things management will do.



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