Originally Posted by
Jetjok
No, it wasn't meant as sarcasm. New hires are different from "acquired" guys, in that they are more than ready to accept anything that the training department tells them. However with a merger, there are a lot of sour apples in the group. Guys who have been flying these jets for a long time and don't want to learn "how is done here." You many not believe this, but anyone whose either been through a merger or came to a company, shortly after the merger will (hopefully) verify what I'm saying.
I've been through a downgrade/dipalcement/furlough. I was happy to go to the carrier that I got hired at and made it through just fine. Along with the 10-15 other guys that came with me. Does that count? Although I thought the plane as well as some procedures were goofy. It has more to do with attitude that previous experience. Besides, with the companies listed, I think anybody would be happy with the pay increase ir they kept the pilots from said companies.