Originally Posted by
Hedley
What makes those in the training department more aligned with management? They’re definitely by the book more than many line pilots, but I wouldn’t call them climbers. They may have been attracted to those positions in part for self serving needs, but don’t we all do that when it comes to BES? So far I definitely haven’t had any complaints from any I’m my instructors or LCP’s. All have been very thorough and professional.
TK standards captains have ALWAYS been management. With the advent of job share, I can’t say for certain if they are management, but my guess is no. Part of the reputation of training center standards captains being “management friendly” stems from our history. During the strike, they were expected to keep working, much like pilots in the flight offices around the system. Post strike, many of the scabs hid in training center for years and were protected by the company. This is why the reputation exists, fair or not.