Originally Posted by groundspoiler (Post 2747260)

This is all great but on my last overnight in ATL, the van driver didn't even recognize my FO as a pilot being dressed in his Northface jacket with his bright Blue " Dickies" pants. Seems so many pilots have no consideration of looking professional. I know, go work for Delta, but take some pride in your appearance. And let the haters begin.

Originally Posted by symbian simian (Post 2747305)

If you can afford it for the pilots at 18 months, you can afford it for the new hires. Stop making excuses for not giving a free uniform to the most poorly paid pilots on OUR property.

Originally Posted by Flightcap (Post 2747301)

Paid single occupancy hotel room. Paid uniforms. Paid luggage. Per diem for all training not at HQ. $400/week stipend for first four weeks, then minimum guarantee. Positive space flights home for Thanksgiving holiday. Oh and as far as gas, commuters got cost of parking in our base or $30/month, whichever was greater, towards cost of parking at ANY one airport of our choice.

At a regional. It's not the same industry it used to be.

Originally Posted by gatorbird (Post 2747337)

Sounds great! Why’d you leave?

Originally Posted by Pgus (Post 2747344)

He/she is probably giving you an example of how “we” as pilots could improve certain aspects in the next contract. No need to get defensive “brah”. ;)

Originally Posted by gatorbird (Post 2747356)

Which is exactly my point. If things are so great in the regional world, why are 90% of regional pilots trying to GTFO? Sounds to me like they saved the china teacups while the ship sank around them. Good for them.



I’m not going to defend our company or our union for the lack of a compensated uniform or lack of a uniform professional standard. Of course I’d like to see NK foot the bill for a QUALITY product (I’ve color/style matched for years rather than use the garbage the vendors provided). But yes, I think we should each be individually compelled to wear the uniform as asked and as set forth in company policy. Call it a professional standard, pride in your profession, whatever. But that’s just me and it sounds like I’m in the minority and just getting old and grumpy. So carry on, wear whatever you guys want and continue to blame someone else for your problems. Entitlement check’s in the mail, same envelope as the profit sharing one.

Originally Posted by TrojanCMH (Post 2747362)

I think he’s saying that even at the terrible regionals they throw new hires a bone with free uniforms. Maybe it’s something we try and get next negotiations cycle.


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Originally Posted by gatorbird (Post 2747369)

So look like **** for the next 4-7 years? Great plan.

Originally Posted by TrojanCMH (Post 2747392)

And yet you think complaining on an anonymous message board is a good plan. Got it there gator. If you’re so worried about how we all look then start calling pro standards every time you see a guy who isn’t in uniform compliance. I’m sure you’ll make lots of friends that way.


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Originally Posted by TrojanCMH (Post 2747362)

...Maybe it’s something we try and get next negotiations cycle.


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