Originally Posted by
hvydriver
As an Astar guy, I can appreciate both sides of the equation here. Personally, when the weight challenged lady sings, I'm out of flying. This industry is no longer worth putting up with. Having said that, the last thing that is needed in this industry is the creation of 50-100 new hire jobs at UPS, at the cost of putting another 1000 qualified jet pilots on the street. (Who, by the way, are the #3 and 4 highest paying flying jobs in the country right now.) I appreciate Miller's request to UPS to give preferential whatever to ABX/Astar crewmembers, but he can't make them do it. I'd be seriously surprised if they did. If I were a UPS poolie, I wouldn't be worried about it.
HD,
I feel for you guys. A friend was just pushed out the door over there a few sims short of finishing training. Personally I left UAL after 10 years because it in my opine had no future. I don't blame you at all for getting out of this industry.
The thing everyone needs to be aware of is that pilots didn't do this to pilots, so don't sh!t all over guys on your jumpseat because of anger that should be directed elsewhere.
Biff