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Looks like our glorious CEO in all of his MBA lack-of-brains has found another way to screw us and the company. Notice how he has done absolutely nothing that is innovative or an actual improvement. About the only thing his regime has done even moderately successfully is On Time Performance (deskewed for weather). We need the Union to write the board slamming the CEO citing a loss of confidence in him (for starters). The only thing this guy knows how to do is pinch pennies.

If this goes through, there ought to be an internal revolt to have BJ dump its "core values", which are all Mgmt 101 BS anyway. However, now they need to remove it from the PR standpoint as well. How are the FAs going to police who doesn't get snacks or overhead space? Is BJ going to put stars on their shoulder or something to denote a lower class?

Another embarrassing moment brought to you by someone who is not very intelligent.

A big red 'A' on their outergarment.

GP

Dude... we're dead last in OTP... last.

Strange, I *AGREE* with you.

I know but their OTP program is solid, despite these temporary hickups. At least they are doing process engineering. The alternative is disastrous. 10% of their effort even includes a feedback loop although, it's only 10% of the way there. I suspect the OTP people are being hindered massively by middle management, who are afraid of statistics that make them look bad.

Under better environmental scenarios, OTP could really shine. For example, I've always felt they need to empower us to be process managers (for compensation of course). If they paid us what we are worth, and if our work rules were employee friendly, there is a large population of pilots at BJ that could easily outdo all these flunky hipster MBAs at HQ. I have anecdotally observed a much higher population of pilots with real leadership traits compared to executives and other managers at BJ. The people in power at BJ are the wrong people... they are managers (MBAs), BUREAUCRATS - you know, the same winners that manage our government institutions like the Dept of Veterans Affairs. All they are capable of is managing an existing process. They cannot innovative as they do not have the requisite knowledge or personality of an entrepreneur. In order to lead, you must be able to innovate, which requires more than simple management 101 knowledge/skills. This is why Robin is even allowing this ghetto class seating to even be entertained. They are literally out of ideas.

We agree on most things. I think we just disagree on how to get there.

But what a positive spin you put on that post!

I disagree with the first paragraph. OTP was DOA... The second they started boarding 5 early and scheduling 35min turns. OTP was based on Blue sky, zero hic up, never fail, no break down, unicorn farts and pixie dust magic. I need a savety time out.

Just another day that confirms JB is run by idiots and interns.

Wasn’t Mint Robin’s idea? While I’ve lost all my confidence in this management you gotta give credit where it’s due. That has made us a lot of money.

C'mon man! You know you can't say anything positive about JB on here. :D Even a broken clock is correct twice.