Originally Posted by Varks

Totally agree. I watched an 319 waiting for a gate for 45 minutes. It was waiting to be guided in. It was the plane that I was to take out. It was all lined up for about 10 feet short of guidance line with no turns required. I remarked to the FO that both engines still running. He remarked APU too. 45 minutes later still burning all three motors.

On top of leadership issues are culture problems. The sheer magnitude of I don’t give a crap is crippling. For me it doesn’t really matter. I don’t need the job other than benefits and money to buy more crap to play with. It’s a pride thing.
I hope it turns around but future pilots be forewarned that it is a very frustrating place to work. Until you have enough cash in the bank then be very wary of the AA way.

All airlines suck. We just suck more. I will not buy tickets on AA because I know it will be a mistake. I have 150K+ miles on Delta. Even at a 20% discount I avoid us.

It’s all employee groups with culture problems. I recently A3 home from training. Made it to airport for earlier flight.. Mayhem at gate of course. Agent gives me a middle seat in back of plane. Chatted with Captain and Delta Pilot while waiting. Delta Pilot gets more room coach seat and an isle. He offered to swap with m.e. He just could not believe the agent could or would do this. I let him keep his seat and told him she probably hates Pilots. Up until recently it was not a positive space ticket home from training. I have waited for multiple flights home in the past. The AA way.