Yeah, there's definitely those pilots at the pax airlines that close the door and are never heard from again. I could never do that. I always hated it as a passenger when pilots did that, and did what I could to keep my pax informed while working through stuff that I could control (as a former RJ pilot, I'm also great at setting the brake and checking out for stuff I can't control). I flew charter and corporate before the airlines, so customer service was ingrained in me.

I get it that some pilots love the pax interaction. One of the sim instructors at my regional said one of the best parts about our job was wearing the uniform, walking around the airport, essentially basking in the admiration of the passengers around you. I almost started laughing at him when he said that, as I did my best to stay away from the general public as much as possible at the airport. I'm not saying that's you, but some pilots absolutely thrive on the pax interaction and that's definitely not me (despite my obligation to communicate as much as possible for IROP stuff).

I think I did an above average job dealing with pax, but it took a lot of energy and I'm definitely grateful to not deal with it anymore. But if I had to, I could certainly do it again and be very good at it. Trust me, if I could go back in time I would absolutely take my United class from six years ago.

How's their insurance rates and property taxes.? Smart move if they didn't over buy.

incorrect. Hired after the “gravy train” already ended and am one of the lowest paid pilots in the industry and would have still been able to hold that title had your precious pat pancake pension bump low pay TA passed. RJ captains making more than 757 pilots flying night hub turns. What a world.

Should have stayed at your regional if you can't stomach being junior during contract negotiations.

that's almost as good as "if you don't like it you should leave"

btw I sincerely hope our junior pilots are looking elsewhere. Why waste time in this fight if you have better options available and not a ton of seniority to make it worth staying?

What an idiotic statement.

You'll get few that aren't from him...

And you will get a lot of idiotic ones from a hand full of the same posters with their crying post.

What are you doing to help us get a contract besides crying on here. You think the company cares what you cry about other than to laugh about it over coffee in the morning.

True.

I voted down an unworthy TA. I stay informed on issues and candidates positions. I vote in every eligible election for like-minded canditates, and take every survey to inform bargaining positions. I show up to union activities that I'm available for. And I fly my line and take time off with family. Beyond that I expect the union officials who ran to represent me to execute a good plan. If they don't, I'll vote to fire them. What have you done?

No. I don't think the company cares at all. Which is why scope is issue #1!

Yes, Need to do all of the above and more. If you can't figure out what the more is we will get what the company gives us.