Originally Posted by
DC8DRIVER
True. There are some short sighted pilots that would pay money out of pocket to fly here in exchange for a 767 type and some heavy time, so it's no surprise that they come here and accept the dismal working conditions that Atlas offers. They get hired at Atlas with a plan to move on as soon as possible and have little regard for the ongoing war between the company and the pilot group. Unfortunately, many of these folks end up needing the protection of the union for contractual violations and leach valuable union resources at a time when the union needs as much time and energy as possible to fight for a new contract.
I think you are missing my point, ask a guy at Miami Air, WGA or Air 21 if Atlas would be a step up for them and I am willing bet at least 99% would say yes. We have a lot of issues, a lot aren't going to be fixed with a new CBA as long as SL and JC are at Atlas. But as bad as it is at Atlas it is light years ahead of other airlines. I would say most I have talked to are ready to fight because they know how bad it can get if we don't win.