Originally Posted by
Fishfreighter
I think it all comes down to the "apprentice" mentality. New hires at any airline are considered probationary "apprentices". No union protection, crappy wages AND the joy of being on reserve.
That attitude is what needs to go overboard, if you ask me.
If an FO is expected to be hired with the credentials and skills of being a captain then they need to be paid and treated as one.
Skyhgih