Reminder of the importance of pilot unity

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06-27-2009, 12:07 PM

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laserman2431

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Originally Posted by Blaine01

We are the best at what we do—and we will not be diminished by managers who could never do what we do if they had a thousand years to prepare for it. We are the best at what we do—and we serve our airline safely and skillfully despite the thoughtless and cruel comments and treatment we sometimes endure at the hands of those lesser than us in every way. We are the best at what we do—and we demand proper recognition for it—today, tomorrow, and in every possible way.

Dude. You've got to be kidding. You really need to get over yourself. Do the rest of you guys really buy into this? That "lesser in every way" comment is a little bit scary.

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06-27-2009, 12:08 PM

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AirWillie

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Originally Posted by laserman2431

Who is more important? The pilot who flies the plan or the gate agent?

In market terms, the gate agent.

06-27-2009, 12:10 PM

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Is it really all

06-27-2009, 12:11 PM

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250 or point 65

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that necessary

06-27-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AirWillie

In market terms, the gate agent.

Without gate agents, the pilots would be flying the planes empty. I'd like to see these super pilots deal with some of those angry customers.

06-27-2009, 12:12 PM

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to make multiple posts in a row when you could just put all your thoughts into one?

And seriously, its tough for anyone to take you two seriously about pilot unity (especially when most people have you blocked)

06-27-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 250 or point 65

Is it really all

Don't worry. Maybe some day you'll get to work for an airline again.

06-27-2009, 12:16 PM

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I seem to recall that all the original carriers started with a pilot and his plane. Everyone else that came along was in support of those two.

06-27-2009, 12:18 PM

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Without gate agents, the pilots would be flying the planes empty.

Not really. Just like it was at Skybus, they would eventually take matters into their own hands and figure out a way to go from the seating area to the airplane.

06-27-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wireman

I seem to recall that all the original carriers started with a pilot and his plane. Everyone else that came along was in support of those two.

I don't think the OP was that exaggerating. But de does have a point. But I think a lot of the "support group" knows that all is not well with the pilots either. It's kind of sad when a gate agent or a FA makes fun of your pay, but that goes back again to our worth. I think the only people that don't make any fun of us about our pay are the shuttle drivers.