Originally Posted by
seatstaken
I don’t see overnights being a thing in near future or even after the next contract. However, I still have 30+ years to go, double my age. I just know at some point down the road, whether it’s 8 or 15 years from now; it’s going to make literally no sense to be here and I’m going to hate myself. Right now we can say home every night and that’s all. At least at a Legacy I know what I’m signing up for and 8 years from now there will be thousands and thousands of names below mine. That’s why I’m leaving, zero faith that the pros will ever outweigh the cons in the long term.
No real dog in this fight. But, I’m increasingly finding it hard to understand why anyone would tolerate even the idea mediocre management styles prevalent in the early 2000s “today!” The market has changed for the better for pilots. No need to put up with all talking, no action, cry me a river, we can’t pay you because we’re a low cost airline, take lies to the bank while you’re not looking, airline management.
No degree, no thousands of turbine PIC, not a military academy grad? It doesn’t matter much anymore! Throw your stuff out there and see what happens. I’d rather fly with a person that has the right attitude, is a hard worker, that strives to be student of their craft, over some entitled “wannabe” that thinks I should feel lucky to be in their presence! Yup, I’ve flown with them! Surprise, the majority are NOT military! I mention that because at LUV we’ve been know to hire lots of military peeps. It’s true, but bad habits and attitudes come in all shapes and sizes.
If you have a good attitude, humbleness, and a willingness to learn, doors will open for you.