Originally Posted by
Confused
Another idea mentioned on here that may seam foreign to some folks is also try to look and act like you are a professional. The first step in getting respect from folks is looking like you deserve it.
I am not saying bend over and take it from "the man" but you did sign up for that job and I bet you were excited to do it back on day 1.
There are many professional pilots hoping and working towards better pay. Some of them are union members, the guy sitting next to you in the cockpit, or guys who deadstick airplanes into rivers.