And that make you an uninformed idiot. Back to class for a little history.
Till then, just shut up.

[QUOTE=FLYING HIGH;151629]I'm sorry if I offend anybody or generalize but I don't have the past knowledge and experience like you guys have in aviation since I'm in my 20s and only 440tt

But in my opinion LCC pilots are the present scabs of the industry. QUOTE]

You hardly have the background to know anything, but I guess you're entitled to your opinion. Be careful how you spread it around without hiding behind the keyboard, though.

CAL scabs were hired 1983-1985. And it's still more complex than that. "scab" is a pretty heavy word to throw around without doing some research.

I don't expect to get anything on my twenty year university.

Of course, I got similar treatment on my ten year anniversary at Fedex, and wasn't upset or surprised by it. Can't remember a 10 year university.

Get em bro.

You bring up an interesting point. We had a thread about it not too long ago. Maybe we would get more respect as professionals if we could spell and use proper words in their proper places. Not high and mighty, just an observation.

WOW , YOU GOT A PIN !!!

O.K. I got a pin too when I made Captain. The chief pilot in LAX gave me a certificate for making captain in front of a room full of pilots, flight attendants and secretaries. It was so nice I was embarrassed to tell him I had been a captain for five years already. Oh well, better late than never.

I got a pin from AOPA for 30 years of membership which I paid for, so? They mailed it to me with a letter signed by Phil Boyer (no doubt not his real signature).

When ever I have to fly domestic I fly CO. I get good treatment, nice service, etc. Even if I pay more for the ticket, and I often do, I don't care. I like CO, and always pay a compliment to whatever crew is standing there when I leave the aircraft.

Now, does 20 years of paid service require some recognition? Not really, especially these days, BUT, if you are going to give recognition, do it right. Something worth doing is worth doing well. But, what exactly is the right way?

If I were the CEO of CO (CAL if you prefer) I'd take some time each month, maybe a few hours, and just sit there and personally sign a bunch of letters for those who have achieved a significant employment milestone with the company. 10 years, 25 years, 30 years, whatever. It does not have to be on the exact day, just during the same month. Yeah, my hand might be sore afterwards, but...

Then, perhaps, I'd have that letter along with the pin mailed to the residence of the employee. Yes, that would cost some money, but might be better than the alternative mentioned above.

Of course, as CEO, if I did that, I am quite certain there would be someone to complain that it wasn't "personal" enough.

Perhaps best not to do anything at all. ;)

Back in Feb, I got a letter congradulating me for "10 years of Oustanding service to NWA" (funny, that's not what Doug Steal'in says). I had my choice of a pin, a letter of appreciation, or something else (cant remember). I ordered the pin, and when it came, found it in my mail box in checkin. Just as planned, I walked over to the trash can, and added it to the other 11 boxes that were in there.