In operations yesterday here’s what I heard in regards to the TA;

Senior 787 Captain within several years of retirement “I haven’t been on reserve in over 30 years so I don’t care and with the economy getting ready to tank I’m a yes vote.”

Mid seniority 320 Captain “I already voted no on that turd.”

Several F/O’s of moderate seniority “Need to see the road shows before we decide.”

My just off probation F/O soon to be retired LC guard guy “Im a yes vote because this is just a retirement job for me so it doesn’t really matter.”

Just a small sampling of the reality of what people on the line are saying. And a shining example of why we shouldn’t hire retired Colonels.

Note for all of you retired colonels who read this and your panties are starting to twist. The winky face means it’s a joke. However I do grow tired of people who come here and treat this job like a Disney cruise knowing they are only here for a short time.

Just a heads up that the echo chamber which is APC may not be the reality of what’s happening on the line. Keep educating your crews folks. We need to shoot this thing down!