Originally Posted by
satchip
While I recognize the disparity in the amount of regulation between the GA world and Part 121, I don't think adding more government interference is the answer. i would like the government to get out of our way and stop trying to micromanage a supposedly deregulated industry. When governmental entities have power, favoritism inevitably appears. We can see that with the DOT's current behavior.
Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
You're 100% right about that. But until the gub'ment actually stops the interference and the favoritism, it's irritating to have folks compare us to GA executive transportation.
Carl
You're both 100% spot on.
The issue to me is crony capitalism in the part 121 world but as to 135 carriers its a matter of the safety, operational control and security rules we live by in the 121 world being blocked by the NBAA and friends because of undue hardship it'd create.
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BTW, why leave being a Chief Pilot to go back to 121? Well, one reason is because corporate was a dead end job everywhere I looked. And even good companies like Bellsouth here in ATL can be gone in an instant. I'll take my chances with the majors where the airplanes are the money makers and not an expense, no matter how the accountant rightfully spins in.