Originally Posted by
Moe Rudda
"the reason is because there were not enough experienced pilots who would accept those jobs... there are 2,000 pilots alone from AA on the street, and thousands more from countless other "real" airlines... there was NO shortage of experienced qualified pilots, there was a shortage of people willing to work for nothing." -Nicely put Mason.
Until there is one source of pilots controled by pilots the labor side will suffer. Take a look at what it takes to become a union electrician. Step one, get a union card. Step two, go job hunting. One source, one path, and they set their pay rates. What happens when a Journeyman looses his job? He applies for another one at the same pay rate. The contractor still chooses who they hire so the best electricians stay employed.
I'd rather have a pilot's union set the standard of what a 121 pilot should be rather than the government or an airline.
I am out of flying and unless I start at 6 figures plus, it is just not going to happen. I agree that pilot's are their worst enemy, I tried to look for work, even below my expectation, but I will not work for below minimum wage. any other profession, a change of job does not result in starting over in salary. Lets take it a step further, not only does this not happen for other professions, it does not happen any where else in the world except within the boarders of the United States. You can clear well over 100k and if you want tax free outside this country, what I don't understand is when did the accountants dictate what happens in the airline industry. They have proven they can not run airlines.
Time to step off the soapbox, your turn.
