Originally Posted by
Lewbronski
No, I've never bought into it. But do you realize how many people do? Just read some of the threads on this forum. People mention that part of or a lot of what drove them here was the idea of job security.
Most of the pilots that "buy into it" aren't on APC. They don't read SWAPA emails. They don't know the contract.
They are the guys and girls that vote yes on middling contracts and don't care to understand the issues with LTD, STD, and travel if you go out sick.
"The Chief Pilot's office will take care of you."
They are the guys and girls that don't know that out of the legacies, only American has furloughed. They know zero details about the agreements made at United and Delta, and how that could affect us.
"My neighbor was furloughed from United from 2001 until 20XX."
They are the guys and girls that refuse to see that having larger aircraft with longer range flying has certain advantages. Even if it's not for you, you can enjoy elevated seniority on the narrow-body as the pilots ahead of move on.
"I don't want to fly legs over 2 hours."
They are the guys and girls that when you tell them you should have done Fedex tell you
"I don't want to fly at night" while riding the van to the airport at 3am body-clock time.
They are the guys and girls that don't see an issue with paying for uniforms and parking.
They are the guys and girls that say that JW is too abrasive.
I somewhat bought into in hype when I was hired. I never believed that we would not furlough...this is a business...but I figured I had enhanced job security over our peers. However, I never thought the company would negotiate so heavy handed with furlough threats, with an uncreative ask, and offer the union basically nothing in exchange. It shows very little understanding of what would win over the pilot group.