Originally Posted by
WAFP
Never said that I don't like the system, I just believe that the military way of doing it happens to be better. Just a difference in opinions.
Truth be told, I don't want to stay in the military, because I am tired of my "office" job being the reason why people get promoted. I am tired of working my a** off doing my actual job (flying) and being told that what I do with my office job is not good enough and that is what "really matters."
I envy all you commercial guys! I really do. I just don't think that the way that the senority system is based serves as the best way to identify who gets the
opportunity to upgrade.
Maybe one day, when I get out of the military and fly commercial, I will "see the light." But, as for today, I don't.
There's been documented proof of fatigue in the military causing accidents by guys trying to conform. One in particular was an F-16 guy who was taking masters classes(to make rank) at night and working all day. Fatigue was a factor in his death according to the accident board. I hardly think the mil system is superior. Seniority like democracy isn't perfect but to date, it's better than anything else out there.