Originally Posted by
Packrat
A couple things:
Do you have a clue how much you're paying the President of ALPA? You should research that.
More importantly, when you EARN a title you should be referred to as such for life. You don't call DR. Smith "Mr. Smith." A senior Navy enlisted person is entitled to be called Master Chief Jones for life.
Indeed, your crash pad mate was entitled to be referred to as "Colonel" Zoomie if he wants. Its a gesture of respect, if nothing else.
The ALPA President should be referred to as "Captain." Randy Babbit was and his airline had failed. He wasn't flying because he had no airline to fly for.
Lighten up, Francis. ALPA and ALPA members have a whole lot more important fish to fry than the President's title.
$527,000 I believe, and that’s irrelevant. So by your logic I’ll refer to FOs who were once regional captains, but are no longer in that position, as Captain so and so. Makes sense. Ditto for the captains of other major airlines who went to JetBlue in management positions and who were on the seniority list (as FOs). Oh wait. No. I won’t. I’ll refer to them by their current title. And that’s first officer. Or in DePetes case, mister.