Originally Posted by
ClipperJet
Why doesn't military experience count? Are you saying that a military serevice and the experience/training are not relevant?
Why does the NUMBER of airlines you've worked for matter? Is more better? If so, why?
Walked a picket line?!?! Am I to believe this is how you stand up for what you believe in? How about deployments, combat missions, air medals, DFC's? Why not ask, "How many times have you put you hiney on the line over enemy territory?" Have you "Paid dues to those who have?"
Personally, I think "Some AF guy who is a new hire and has all of 6-12 months in the Airline industry" has done WAY! WAY! WAY! WAY! more for the country--and thus "the industry'--than a 35 year Captain.
Yes. You hit a nerve. You both owe him an apology.
I'm afraid I really owe him nothing.
A vast majority of those 35 Year Capts myself included (And 20 year FO's in the case of USAir) served in the military, many were recalled for Desert Storm and flew Combat missions or Airlift missions. Some are Vietnam Vets.
Many Airline Pilots are on currently on involuntary Active duty serving in Afghan and Iraq.
But all this has nothing to do with Airline mergers.
If you want to start a debate on Miltary vs Airline Pilots then by all means feel free to start a new thread.