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Originally Posted by Roundup
(Post 1617440)
It's sad to hear that a fully qualified pilot with "enlisted" military experience was not afforded better treatment. Up untill the 80's there was a law requiring favored treatment for veterans. Newt and co-herts did away with that, along with another requirement of the same conditions for former airline personnel. it's really had nothing to do with actual experience or qualifications for a long time. Yes, there is a price for this situation. Delta saw it in the 80's, American in the 90's and FedEx cannot seem to land a DC-10 without major structural damage. IF airlines or any corporation were forced to pay a stiff enough price for their policies, a policy change would probably occur. However, as a case in point, the airline that ran two inexperienced pilots ragged leading to the deaths of all onboard was allowed to hide in bankruptcy. Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career.
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Originally Posted by Roundup
(Post 1617440)
It's sad to hear that a fully qualified pilot with "enlisted" military experience was not afforded better treatment. Up untill the 80's there was a law requiring favored treatment for veterans. Newt and co-herts did away with that, along with another requirement of the same conditions for former airline personnel. it's really had nothing to do with actual experience or qualifications for a long time. Yes, there is a price for this situation. Delta saw it in the 80's, American in the 90's and FedEx cannot seem to land a DC-10 without major structural damage. IF airlines or any corporation were forced to pay a stiff enough price for their policies, a policy change would probably occur. However, as a case in point, the airline that ran two inexperienced pilots ragged leading to the deaths of all onboard was allowed to hide in bankruptcy. Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career.
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"Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career."
Thanks. Didn't know that part of history. |
Originally Posted by Roundup
(Post 1617440)
It's sad to hear that a fully qualified pilot with "enlisted" military experience was not afforded better treatment. Up untill the 80's there was a law requiring favored treatment for veterans. Newt and co-herts did away with that, . blah blah blah Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career.
As to the bolded portion, it's a pretty classless fellow who would make such a statement. I urge you to seek treatment at your local VA mental health facility. |
Originally Posted by Roundup
(Post 1617440)
Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career.
TOTD nominee. |
Originally Posted by Roundup
(Post 1617440)
Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career.
As an enlisted and commissioned combat veteran, this statement gives me pause. Most asinine statements on these threads don't warrant a response, but I could not let this one go. Roundup - I would love to introduce you to the wives and families of my friends, both officer and enlisted, who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Even if you had the guts to make this statement to their faces, you'd see that they would still not stoop as low to waste their breath responding to such idiocy. Then maybe you'd comprehend the absurdity of what you have said here, and perhaps see the forest for the trees. |
Wow, nice to know all those Officers spending years tortured in the Hanoi Hilton, storming the beaches of Normandy, young 20 something Lieutenants being blown to bits in their bombers over Germany ect... were just interested in career advancement. What a truly ignorant statement. I know I just lost some brain cells in responding to such nonsense.
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Originally Posted by Roundup
(Post 1617440)
It's sad to hear that a fully qualified pilot with "enlisted" military experience was not afforded better treatment.
Just a thought, enlisted veterans fought for their country, officers fought for advancement and career. Boy you must have been in some really crummy units if you believe this drivel. As a former enlisted man turned Warrant Officer I had some absolutely great leaders in the enlisted, NCO and Officer Corps. I also believe it had to do with the history of the unit that you were assigned to. I did 6 years in the Air Cavalry and 4 of it in the 101st Airborne division. The Officer was expected to lead from the front and set the example. It was on very rare occasions that you were disappointed. |
Have any 121 only pilots been hired with less than 6k TT?
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Originally Posted by itsokimapilot
(Post 1617468)
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