Originally Posted by PBSG

I have the utmost respect for rampers, agents, cleaners, etc.....However do NOT stick me in that category as far as importance to an airline operation. We are more important than that. Why some people can't see that is beyond me. Don't like it? Go to the local airport and get a discovery flight. Then Solo, Private ticket.............on and on until you can fly this airplane for the company.

I've been called a "poor silly soul" by former management for wanting to do my job AND get paid properly for it, yet management has no problems bringing in and paying "top talent to retain their services".

A popular phrase comes to mind: "This would be a great airline if it weren't for the pilots!"