Originally Posted by
N6724G
How does one become a Chief Pilot at an airline? Do you have to have a Masters degree in business or something? This is a serious question so please only serious responses. I have never been one to sit and stay at one level. If I do become an airline pilot I dont jst want to fly for 20 to 30 years.
You have to be willing to screw a pilot over if your boss tells you to, otherwise you won’t stay or be chief pilot. Now, most of the time they probably deserve some action, however there are times when it’s purely personal or political and not job performance related. I’ve even seen them make up issues that actually didn’t happen. How do you prove a negative?
Regarding the sick example. I’ve seen them discharge a guy for alleged sick abuse (out sick 4 times in one year) and the guy had medical records showing verified treatment for illnesses that prevent flight. They didn’t even look at the records and just discharged him. He was back to work about a month and a half later.... but that’s the kind of people you’re working for.