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Originally Posted by todd1200
Because that seems to be the tenor of your posts. Yes, I'm a JetBlue pilot.
I understand the need for transparency and realism, as well as the very real need for contractual improvements, but there seems to be a certain level of duplicity in many of the "nobody should apply here" posts. The motives of anyone with anything positive to say about JetBlue are impugned, yet it's obvious that the primary motive of the highly negative posts is not to spread factual information, it's to discourage applicants in order to improve our bargaining position.
There is definitely truth to your statement. Posters gloss over the reality of Jetblue to make themselves feel better about being at jetblue or NOT being able to go elsewhere. Consequently posters trash the airline due to displeasure with the contractual issues over the years.
Here is my perspective. I have recommended several pilots come work here in the past with the caveat that should they get a better offer please take it which many have. In this business you use these carriers to get where you want as they use you in a similar capacity. There is no loyalty and DO NOT mistake the CEO or some CP showing up at your indoc as some sort of loyal gesture which, unfortunately, too many of our pilots have. This is business and based on Jetblues pay and benefits they play the game very, very well.
The face value treatment of pilots at jetblue is probably better than most carriers and that sucks people into believing they are somehow special or part of a team. Meanwhile your benefits are cut and your are told you have to sacrifice to work here. Again, pilots bought off on this idea which is cultish.
Those of us who can see through the spin and lies are simply frustrated. Can we all leave, certainly. Can we stay and fight, absolutely. We wish more pilots could see the reality instead of just reading some management email and treating it as gospel. When pilots turn down this airline, don't apply or leave for another carrier it does help our bargaining position. Each time a new hire pilot buys into managements spin it hurts our bargaining position.
Pilots need to just do their jobs, nothing else. Do not bail out the operation, do not mask the problems. Force the airline to fix its own deficiencies. Show management they need us as much as we need them.