Originally Posted by
BeaglePilot
I dont understand why this isen't the venue? Its a public discussion forum.
The MEC's #1 priority should be is to protect its pilots. We have ZERO rights to representation. Yes there are other pressing issues, to include safety. But this is public enemy number one. We got a million LOA's over a gamut of issues, but still no representation. ALPA preaches schedule with safety, but our pilots can not advocate safety if they're getting suspended/fired. And please spare me with the standard "why dont you volunteer for us" line.
How about some REAL answers, to some REAL pressing problems?
I hate it but 90% of the suspensions and terminations at cjc were warranted. There is always more to the story that what is heard around the crew room. The MEC Prostans committee has received over 150 handoffs from the chief pilots office that resulted in no action being taken against the pilot period. Yes, representation is needed, but our pilots also have a duty under the code of ethics to act professionally and safely. As Professional pilots, you have a resource in your professional standards committee to help identify and rectify crew issues among your peer group before it ever reaches management. If we are not helping and protecting our own group from those that need more help or guidance, then we are gambling with our future by putting it in the hands of management.