Don't compare us to doctors. If we were then every flight would be an hour late. Two months later the passengers would get a bill in the mail for $150 for extra costs that they weren't told about. Of course you would have to fly mon-thurs. Closed Fri Sat Sun. And never passed 4pm.
When was the last time a doctor cured someone of cancer or some other disease? We would have a 10% success rate at getting people to their destinations.
We aren't doctors. Thank GOD!

 

Instead you just have a 10% on time rate

 

Pay and respect has EVERYTHING to do with professionalism. I you don't pay us like professionals; you wont get professionals. Quit the cop out, sell out fricki'n self degrading BS talk!!!

We do not fly because we love it. Flying is not fun if you cannot decide where to go, and how to do it.

This is a job! and a **** poor excuse for one as well.

You SJS, "we do it because we love to fly", POS make me sick!

 

You dont have to be a pilot anymore, adios. After all, this is a "poor excuse" for a job, go work at McDonalds and I am sure you will be so happy and love life!

 

So we should work for less and still be professional?

BS. I don't go the extra mile because management doesn't pay me for the extra mile and right now the union isn't fighting for regional/commuter/outsourced/b-scale pay.

 

Amen, show up get paid and go home that is all we have to do. Nothing is ever going to change so quit whining. And what is all this go work at Mcdonalds crap? Pay me enough to support my family and I would be there in a heart beat. Flying pays the bills I don't do it because I enjoy staring out the window

 

I can do much better than that! I made more than i do now when i was 13!

But you go ahead and bend over; take it!!!

I won't. I encourage you to grow some cojones.

 

For some of you older guys out there - don't fret. I'm a 31 year old regional captain, and I hear what you are saying and couldn't agree more. Sure, I make an OK living. But I'm a professional not due to my compensation, but because I have a desire to to a good job. I have self respect. I want to be a good example for my son. I take pride in doing a good job. These are reasons enough.

I feel it is necessary to press my pants and iron my own shirt. I feel the need to wear my hat. I do these things because I take pride in my work. I want others to see that I take pride in it as well. I keep my flight case void of stickers because I don't feel it is an advertising space. I stand up straight and walk with a purpose.

Was I in the military? No. A boy scout? Never.

If I choose to point a finger, than I point it at myself. If there is a problem, that's where the problem usually begins.

When I am told by a first officer that he/she has enjoyed flying with me, I know my job is done. I leave work with a smile on my face and the hope that I have convinced one more pilot to be a professional.

So don't worry old timers, there are a small group of us out there quietly trying to do our best to save this once great profession.

Matt S.
Pinnacle Airlines

 

Again, being a professional has nothing to do with the amount we make....

Definition of Professionalism:
Meticulous adherence to undeviating courtesy, honesty, and responsibility in one's dealings with customers and associates, plus a level of excellence that goes over and above the commercial considerations and legal requirements.

 

A bit cheesy dont you think? I appreciate the point you are trying to make but your statement comes off as a little self indulgent.

Stickers on the bag? Come on seriously, that is a mark of professionalism and something to be proud of because your bag is sticker free?

....."and when all else fails, there will be a group of the silent and proud who will stand up for whats right and bring justice to where it is needed."