Professionalism
Fellow Aviators,
The level of professionalism at any organization is a direct reflection of management's level of oversight. Management controls the hiring process and sets professional standards. The problem of lack of professionalism would disappear if management managed. If management demanded professionalism then a culture of professionalism would evolve.
For those of you with a work ethic and a professional attitude don’t worry. While your professionalism may not be noticed by your management, it is being noticed by your peers. If you are accustomed to behaving professionally at all times regardless of hardship then you will always behave professionally by habit and without forethought.
It may be sometimes intangible but your professionalism is rewarded every day. It is rewarded by how smoothly your day goes. It is rewarded when your professionalism causes errors to be avoided. It is rewarded by your good relationships with other professionals who respect and admire you and help you manage your trouble free day. It is rewarded by those around you raising their level of professionalism to meet yours and assisting in making good things happen. Professionalism and unprofessionalism are contagious. Don’t let unprofessionalism infect you.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair – Oil Well Firefighter, American Hero
Take Care,
Winglet