Originally Posted by
UnlimitedAkro
You, like dozens of other pilots with your mindset, are the reason why our profession will never improve. If we all unifiy together to improve our work rules, this profession could improve.
Sadly, there are too many pilots who still have not gotten into the 121 world, and are impatiently waiting to do anything possible to get there (or others like you who had a brief taste).
After being abused for 6 or 7 years though, you will realize how badly things need to improve. But it will be too late, some eager young flight instructor will be more than willing to replace you at your job and fly for a terrible contract for pennies on the dollar. The cycle repeats itself again.
It is obvious that my post was taken in the wrong context by most everyone that has read it so far. I do not want to accept under par wages in this industry any more than anyone else that has put so much of their time and energy in to it. But pride and pay are two different things.
I am not willing to take a job at the expense of someone else by doing it cheaper just for the sake of being able to fly an airplane. If I felt that way, I would have applied across the hall when I found out that I was getting furloughed. However, I enjoy what I do for a living and I am proud of the fact that I am a pilot. It has nothing to do with whose airplane I am flying, it is just simple pride in the work that I do, period.
And I would much rather be on the payroll right now as opposed to being furloughed so that I would be able to cast my vote for a strike in an effort to try and improve things. It is time that we take a stand, stand together, and let management know that we are here for the fight, and we either negotiate a fair contract or we walk.
Don't misunderstand what I am saying as what many people new to the industry are willing to do. I was abused part 135, abused part 121 for the last 2 years and I am happier sitting on my couch at home than helping contribute to the demise of the indsutry. I am just bummed about being on the ground on such a nice day, that is all.