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Originally Posted by Velocipede
I've got something to give B6 pilots, but it isn't a nod. On second thought its probably better to just shun them. Stony silence works wonders.
I'd save that treatment for SCABS. Very clearly B6 pilots, as a group, don't fall into that category. B6 has their own forum here because I wanted to give them an anonymous venue to discuss work rule problems, and potential solutions, without fear of retribution. My feeling is that as upgrades slow, route expansion stagnates, and pay plateaus that there will be increased interest by B6 pilots to organize to achieve their collective goals.
That said, I think the point of this thread is recognizing individual pilots and NOT stereotyping a single pilot because of group affiliation.
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Originally Posted by Pooch
Agreed. However, it is a bit disillusioning when you see even green, newly-licensed commercial pilots that seem to have a crappy attitude. There are many arrogant seasoned pilots out there as well, and it takes extra effort to continue to try to be friendly to all fellow pilots. The majority, though, make up for the holier-than-thou types.
I don't think there is a working pilot on the forum who hasn't gone to work with a sour attitude at one time or another. We all have bad days, and I'm sure it's not just pilots who experience this. However, you're right about meeting brand new [working] pilots who rattle-on about the grave injustices of the industry. It's annoying, but they may be emulating the more experienced pilots they've been trained by, or flown with.
I don't think this tread is about "how to be best friends with everyone you fly with" or "fixing a union - one pilot at a time". To me, the idea of give a nod is about basic respect for our profession and showing that respect to the men and women who fill the pilot ranks.