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It hasn't been mentioned, but one might consider how the pilots are feeling at AA. What's the mood on the line? A while back, 2 years ago or so had an AA guy on the jump seat. Seemed pretty sour. I am sure the contract has allot to do with that, but may also be management's approach with labor overall.... Just curious.
I think a lot of it depends on the equipment/base, but while we’re not happy with the lagging contract and we’re not a well run airline, overall it’s a good pilot group. We’ll ***** and moan like anyone else, but at least in NYC I really enjoy the people I work with, and I still enjoy coming into work. Words like ‘toxic’ get thrown around on APC, but while bouncing around the system I’m simply not seeing it. Maybe a couple guys here and there (especially ex-TWA, who seem to always be getting the shaft), but I wouldn’t let it sway a decision one way or the other. Morale is always affected by contract negotiations, and in a 20+ year career you’re be going through it multiple times regardless of who you fly for.