I saw this thread and laughed. Damn right I am entitled. We are an insurance policy. We get paid for the oh S@@t moments that you hope dont happen! I am one of the few out there that has not defaulted on my aviation loan. I have 9 more years of payments. I have worked sometimes 3 jobs for this profession and I am tired of it. I have devoted 7 years of my life to this s@@t job. Just hit 3rd year annivesary at Comair. I am tired of being treated like your standard bus driver. I cannot wait to leave this profession and go back to flying a desk and having a normal life. I will be able to pay my bills finally.

When I have to shoot an ILS down to minimums in some insane crosswind for the equivelent of $17/ hr at jfk and I hear the smart a@@ remarks from passengers on how the landing wasn't soft it ****es me off. Flying on an airliner used to be a privelege. There is no respect for what we do anymore. I remember my first few trips on a plane. My family actually got dressed up and behaved. That era is long gone. I have been threatened with furlough 3 times this year already. They just canceled the latest furlough and I am unhappy I am not losing my job,

I like people but I hate airline passengers. The stupid switch turns on when they step into the airport. Until the airlines require a dress code like the employees have to follow the lack of respect will continue. They need to raise ticket prices and weed out the trash. But that will never happen it makes too much sense!

 

Come jsled, I'm sure you can come up with something more clever than that.

Give you the benefit of the doubt and go with you never had the privilege to go there and view the copious amounts of skin that seemed to be on display by the patrons. Summer as well as winter.

And for extra measure;

 

It is time for aviation to pay me back for once for all the abuse I and many others have endured. This job used to be worth it. I hear about the good old days and it cracks me up. My mentor retired #5 at usair (hire date the origional peidmont 1967)about 6 years ago and he won't even write me a recommendation letter for usair because he hate's the company and is trying to do me a favor. ALPA national needs to get a life and quit Sh@@ting on every one. There is no unity. I can't even get a straight answer out of my union even though I waste money out of my paycheck every month. It's always some excuse.

Finally done venting!

 

Dude! You need to try the decaf next time. If you've only been in this industry for three years and don't like the way it is, you obviously didn't do your due diligence before jumping in. I've been at this for 15 years and the way you describe it, it was like that back when I started.

 

You are correct sir, but you can bet I will be looking for "The Rack" next time I am in Boston, which will be this week. How do I get there from the Pulple Shamrock?

 

It may not even be there anymore, it was back in 2001 and I was on TDY is BOS.

Just doing a google search, it appears that it may be closed.

If I remember, it was on the main outdoor part of the Faneuil Hall Market place. If you were approaching from the west, it was to your left at the west end.

 

Thanks. I will scout around and see what I find.

 

Sure, no problem. Although expensive (naturally) and touristy, I always had a good time hanging out in that area. As mentioned, Purple Shamrock, Black Rose, Green Dragon, and Hennessey's were all a good time.

Lot's of fond memories and made for being cooped up in a hotel room on TDY more tolerable.

And to prevent any further thread creep and tie it back around to the title subject, I'M ENTITLED TO LONG BOS LAYOVERS SO I CAN ENJOY ALL THAT CITY HAS TO OFFER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

The job does not require a degree because the job requires neither excessive skills nor education.

Being an airline pilot is not that difficult relative to other professions, so it doesn't have difficult entry requirements. Subsequently, it does not pay as well as more skilled professions.

Throw in the extra fact that pay is irrelevant to most entry level pilots if the airplane is big enough or has the right kind of engines.