Originally Posted by
oldmako
ALPA is only as strong as the number of pilots at an individual carrier. Does it have warts? YES. Are you better off at a non-union carrier? I suggest you go fly for one for a year or two, especially a Non-Sked 121 and preferably as a Captain. Then come back and report on how things worked out for you.
^^^^^
THIS
What many don’t realize, until it’s too late, is that “absolutely no one is hiring— I will take anything, and left seat at ScallyWag Aero lets me pay my mortgage and health insurance” has left more than a few with a violation that closes many a future door for them.
The ScallyWags of the charter world consider FAR’s as something to be considered advisory only.
Give me ALPA legal at regional X any day over those guys.