Originally Posted by 2loud (Post 1786309)

This management never seizes to amaze this pilot group-so completely out of touch and lacking the basic leadership skills.:o It's another way to check the "accountability" box, except they lack the wisdom and knowledge to come up with something that's going to work. They can't LEAD let alone manage their people effectively.
What they mean to say is, "since we are running out of more bull $hit mandates to bust your chops and most importantly, in order to justify our self worth, we are now requiring ya'll pilots to wear your hats. This is another FOM mandate which will be used against you, if the need arise".
Seriously, does anyone think that wearing hats is going to boost revenue and attract customers? How's that PA made by some over weight grey haired slob who is really not trained with any public speaking skills working out? That really instills confidence in the flying public, doesn't it? If appearance is what they are after, then perhaps the proper way to approach this issue is to have standards like the military. Putting lipstick on a pig comes to mind. Once again, the pilots are the punching bag. Thanks ALPA!

Originally Posted by 2loud (Post 1786309)

This management never seizes to amaze this pilot group-so completely out of touch and lacking the basic leadership skills.:o It's another way to check the "accountability" box, except they lack the wisdom and knowledge to come up with something that's going to work. They can't LEAD let alone manage their people effectively.
What they mean to say is, "since we are running out of more bull $hit mandates to bust your chops and most importantly, in order to justify our self worth, we are now requiring ya'll pilots to wear your hats. This is another FOM mandate which will be used against you, if the need arise".
Seriously, does anyone think that wearing hats is going to boost revenue and attract customers? How's that PA made by some over weight grey haired slob who is really not trained with any public speaking skills working out? That really instills confidence in the flying public, doesn't it? If appearance is what they are after, then perhaps the proper way to approach this issue is to have standards like the military. Putting lipstick on a pig comes to mind. Once again, the pilots are the punching bag. Thanks ALPA!

Originally Posted by Green Banana (Post 1786264)

Better read your mail.....

...based on our customer`s feedback, we are planning on reinstating the policy of the mandatory wear of the hat in the next few months.

Originally Posted by EskimoJoe (Post 1786474)

I'm not wearing the hat. Period.

Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 1786512)

Why would take the time to post something so dumb? If they mandate the hat, I'm pretty sure you will wear it. Would you really take a stand that would jeopardize your career for such a inconsequential thing as requiring you to wear a uniform item? perhaps you should look into that retirement thing.

Originally Posted by mike734 (Post 1786512)

Why would take the time to post something so dumb? If they mandate the hat, I'm pretty sure you will wear it. Would you really take a stand that would jeopardize your career for such a inconsequential thing as requiring you to wear a uniform item? perhaps you should look into that retirement thing.

Originally Posted by Moose (Post 1786648)

Is GB a captain at Alaska or does he use it in an honorary means when he puts it in his signature block?

Originally Posted by jamesrhatcher (Post 1786652)

I would assume it's an honorary title. I don't think he's flown in years since he's been a management guy for quite a while, even before coming to Alaska. I've never heard of him ever getting any kind of training or checkout while here at Alaska.