Originally Posted by
Nordhavn
Most military pilots are coming to FX and it is their first airline job. They haven't been through a single contract negotiation and have never dealt with an adversarial management group. That was the gist of the post I think.
BINGO! I love the military pilots I fly with. Just as capable flying wise…and then some most of the time. But that’s not we’re talking about. I was way more stressed as a pilot at the regionals because sometimes it was truly single pilot with the inexperience of our new hires. Add that to an ORD approach in snow storm to the PAX term (ATC, “Why are you stopping?!!!” Pax guys will understand this) Unfortunately, there is a lack of understanding that they/military (not all of course) are no longer under the system of kissing the Colonels/management’s ass for a promotion. WE ARE SENIORITY BASED PEOPLE! Even if you’re a ‘horrible’ pilot that calls in sick to spend time with your family…you can still upgrade when your number is called. Live your best life. You’ve already given more than you will ever get back. Stop sacrificing your family so some VP can get a bonus this year. But then again, I never went to an academy or got my masters or flew F15’s, so this might all be garbage advise.