moondoggie11

Originally Posted by flextodaline
"I don't disagree with you, but you're missing the point. They're not SMART enough to do these trivial things to aggravate us. These things happen because of three things: 1. Lack of Leadership. 2. Lack of integrity, and 3. Lack of knowledge---WM hasn't ever flown the line. How can he possibly know what will affect us and what won't? He and his minions are out of touch and are reactive to other departments, rather than being proactive......scheduling comes to mind."

Don't know WM/BM from Adam, but if that's true...it would explain a lot! Kind of like a FedEx version of Mini-Me...even prefers to express himself through written notes.

TonyC

First, I agree with your point that they're not smart enough to aggravate us on purpose. I didn't say the SCP AGGRAVATED us on purpose, only that he changed PFC.com on purpose.

Is he out of touch with the real world, short on leadership, integrity, and knowledge? Sure. Did he change PFC to aggravate us? I don't know, but I don't think so. I think the above deficiencies contribute to his misjudging what is best for us, even if he's genuinely trying to do what's best for is.

That's all beside the point I was trying to make. I wasn't trying to ascribe motivation, only intent. He intentionally, deliberately changed the process. It was not an accident by IT. That's all I was trying to say.






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whitekeys

That's a very good post, and very good questions. I also don't know BM. Like you I never met him, but people I know with absolute integrity have dealt with him. The reports aren't good.

There is a credible anecdote of him lying in an administrative matter, distorting the record against a pilot in favor of the company position. My favorite story is when he tried to shake the hand of one of the HK4 pilots (while that pilot was still within the investigatory/disciplinary process), even as BM himself was a party to the company's misconduct in that affair. A standup guy would have resigned rather than watching pilots under his management go down for no good reason. Watch out for people who smile as they sell you out.

Based on the evidence I've heard off-line, as well as his public apologist statements for higher-up/screw-ups, I've got to conclude he's a consummate worm. FS himself would be well served to send him back to the line. BM would be well served to spend more time with his family. It could help him reevaluate his priorities -- a chance for redemption. Shareholders take note.

Such a change might open the door to more crewforce confidence in management, enhanced productivity, and mutually beneficial contact negotiations which will ensure the promise of a profitable peak.

Next up? Please give us someone with character, integrity, and honor. We need competence in Flight Management, not errand-boys.

MaydayMark

Maybe it means that I'm getting old but ... I actually do know BM and would be able to pick him out of a line up. I can say that I've actually flown with our SCP (many years ago when I was a mid seniority f/o).

Junior pilots take note, when I flew with him many years ago he was a recent Union Negotiating Committee member (maybe Chairman?). Honestly, I liked many of his ideas and I "thought" it might be a good thing for our crew force when he got that job ... it seems that I was wrong.

I have seen him discipline pilots in public. A sign of a VERY BAD leader? When I asked him about it he had a seemingly prepared legal answer When I approached my Fleet Captain about an entirely different subject his reply was, "It's not my policy, I don't like it either ... it's my job to enforce the policy.

The list of things he might have done better is long and distinguished. You've covered much of it here. He could only help his case with an expedited conclusion to the current contract negotiations. Please?

meatloaf

It's all Spam now. The PFC homepage is now scanned for headlines like a 15 yr old AOL account. Get what I need in 4 seconds to get the job done. Couple of clicks and there's the FP/R. Great. Move on.

It's time for a contract.

jzuniga

+1…

spot on!!!

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FlyByNite

As long as he and his friends were the line pilots in question.

MEMFO4Ever

JL's issue, like many here, is the "we're still in the military" attitude and they manage that way. Must be the crazy Captain Crunch costumes they make us wear to move freight.

And I thought the most important document for the flight was my crossword puzzle. The rest is company stuff, but at least I'm carrying that iPad thingy around (at precisely 70% charge when able)...so I've got that going for me.

flextodaline

We've had them.....they have either, "requested to return to the line" or have been fired for doing the right thing.

MeXC

yup, yup..............