Originally Posted by
at6d
I’m not being critical, nor am I challenging anyone’s credibility—just pointing out that about 50% of our new hires have no airline experience and it’s important to address the big ticket items with background information/history so they truly can vote for long term gains that benefit all of us. The modern times of the big hiring affects all carriers, so it’s even more important to educate right away.
Unfortunately, I’ve been in the jumpseat commuting and have experienced FOs with less than five years clearly on the side of management and in opposition to the pilot group. It’s not limited to that DAL captain.
I was surprised that as a newhire, I had the ability to vote while on probation (different from my last 121 gig).
I am confident in our new hires! I was one not long ago.
If I remember correctly, the junior base FOs were the most resounding NO votes on TA1 during our last round of negotiations. I think OAK FOs were something like +80% NO votes, whereas at senior bases like ATL, the majority of FOs actually voted yes! I can't imagine the demographics of where our new hires came from then are that much different than our current group of new hires. Continue to educate and have faith that not everyone fresh out of training is drunk on koolaid.
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