Morale issues on the line.
#31
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Joined APC: Sep 2017
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Most new hires need to stop b!tch!ng so much. Yes QOL is down, but it has been way worse. You all came in with big sign on bonuses, fast movement and instant upgrades to CA pay scales.
You all know or should of known how the aviation industry works.....it changes on a dime, sometimes for good sometimes for bad. Most pilots have to sit reserve once, most pilots will have to commute once, most pilots will be displaced at least once in their airline career. Deal with it or get out.
Most of You have it better now then most of your CAs did a few years back. Stop b!tch!ng, and follow the contract, don't pick up open time, don't go above and beyond and keep emailing your union reps to help change the things that need to be changed.
You all know or should of known how the aviation industry works.....it changes on a dime, sometimes for good sometimes for bad. Most pilots have to sit reserve once, most pilots will have to commute once, most pilots will be displaced at least once in their airline career. Deal with it or get out.
Most of You have it better now then most of your CAs did a few years back. Stop b!tch!ng, and follow the contract, don't pick up open time, don't go above and beyond and keep emailing your union reps to help change the things that need to be changed.
So because you had it bad we should just shut up and take it (what we consider to be out of line)? People ***** just to do it. Sometimes it helps to vent and that's what 80% of this forum is.
I'm glad the new hires get/got all of the money and incentives because it means this industry is changing, but not fast enough. The companies need to keep up instead of reacting. Treat us fair and pay us what we are worth.
#32
Lol. I'm not one of those pilots that think what I say on here has any impact on negotiations. Also, we have pushed for higher wages, better schedule, and better working environment BEFORE Endeavor got their increase. Endeavor passing their TA gives us perceived hope/momentum in finally getting a more decent wage.
#33
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Joined APC: May 2016
Posts: 1,023
Endeavor guy here..been lurkin on this thread for a bit to get an idea of why morale would be low at a place with a flow. Also considering Endeavor and Envoy are arguably the top two regionals, albeit for obviously different reasons. First let me say that I hope our TA brings continued momentum to the pilot groups of all regionals who have busted their asses through some seriously tough times and are due what they're worth. That being said, as an outsider, the "flow" just seems to be smoke and mirrors that management plays with the pilot group to justify treating their employees like crap. From the guys I know that work there, QOL, work rules, schedules, and pay are far below what they should be, but its justified because of the "flow".
Do y'all have something written into your contract stating that the flow can't be discontinued, metered, or reversed, due to "company need"or some other lawyer speak line of BS? Who's to say the flow doesn't go away at the next economic downturn? If thats the case, the flow seems practically worthless. Ok, maybe not worthless, but close enough. What are the current flow numbers for a new hire? 10 years or something? Take a beating for 10 years but its okay because there is a flow?
It would seem as an outsider that the flow is only keeping the koolaid drinking portion of the pilot group happy, where as the guys that can do basic math could see that 2+2 doesn't really add up?
Not trolling here, genuinely curious.
Do y'all have something written into your contract stating that the flow can't be discontinued, metered, or reversed, due to "company need"or some other lawyer speak line of BS? Who's to say the flow doesn't go away at the next economic downturn? If thats the case, the flow seems practically worthless. Ok, maybe not worthless, but close enough. What are the current flow numbers for a new hire? 10 years or something? Take a beating for 10 years but its okay because there is a flow?
It would seem as an outsider that the flow is only keeping the koolaid drinking portion of the pilot group happy, where as the guys that can do basic math could see that 2+2 doesn't really add up?
Not trolling here, genuinely curious.
#34
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Joined APC: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,523
Lol. I’m not one of those pilots that think what I say on here has any impact on negotiations. Also, we have pushed for higher wages, better schedule, and better working environment BEFORE Endeavor got their increase. Endeavor passing their TA gives us perceived hope/momentum in finally getting a more decent wage.
#35
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Joined APC: Jun 2016
Posts: 131
So because you had it bad we should just shut up YES and take it NO (what we consider to be out of line)? People ***** just to do it. Sometimes it helps to vent and that's what 80% of this forum is.
I'm glad the new hires get/got all of the money and incentives because it means this industry is changing, but not fast enough. The companies need to keep up instead of reacting. Treat us fair and pay us what we are worth.
I'm glad the new hires get/got all of the money and incentives because it means this industry is changing, but not fast enough. The companies need to keep up instead of reacting. Treat us fair and pay us what we are worth.
You should be trying to improve it, but most of you are going about it in a whiny, disrespectful, annoying way. It's also more visible due to social media.
#36
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Joined APC: Sep 2017
Posts: 39
Those complaining the most and the loudest are from the last couple of generations where entitlement reigns. You expect to be rewarded without crawling through a little mud. Suck it up a little.
You should be trying to improve it, but most of you are going about it in a whiny, disrespectful, annoying way. It's also more visible due to social media.
You should be trying to improve it, but most of you are going about it in a whiny, disrespectful, annoying way. It's also more visible due to social media.
Also, like you stated, it is much more visible because of social media. But the flip side of that is that this forum allows people to vent and in that process learn the correct way to do it (emailing union and what not).
#37
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Joined APC: Oct 2015
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Posts: 2,963
I thought you guys were against "negotiating in public" but I've been seeing a lot of it on here.
Suddenly just because Endeavor gives pay raises, everybody here thinks they are immediately entitles as well. You have to remember the value of what we do have that Endeavor does not. Flow.
Suddenly just because Endeavor gives pay raises, everybody here thinks they are immediately entitles as well. You have to remember the value of what we do have that Endeavor does not. Flow.
#38
He reminded me just a few years ago, when flows of the 824 pilots were starting the flows had 25 years of seniority. AA was not hiring for that lost decade.
#39
Was talking with one of those 12 year seniority CA a couple of months ago. He was scheduled to flow this month. He reminded me for the few years after him there were very few hires. As a Protected Pilot, he said by the time the last PP flowed they should have about 8 years seniority.
He reminded me just a few years ago, when flows of the 824 pilots were starting the flows had 25 years of seniority. AA was not hiring for that lost decade.
He reminded me just a few years ago, when flows of the 824 pilots were starting the flows had 25 years of seniority. AA was not hiring for that lost decade.
So yes, it will drop, but it will be 2021 before it really begins to start dropping.
#40
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Joined APC: Sep 2010
Posts: 579
So because you had it bad we should just shut up and take it (what we consider to be out of line)? People ***** just to do it. Sometimes it helps to vent and that's what 80% of this forum is.
I'm glad the new hires get/got all of the money and incentives because it means this industry is changing, but not fast enough. The companies need to keep up instead of reacting. Treat us fair and pay us what we are worth.
I'm glad the new hires get/got all of the money and incentives because it means this industry is changing, but not fast enough. The companies need to keep up instead of reacting. Treat us fair and pay us what we are worth.
I am not saying shut up and take it, I am saying stop b!tching so much, all I here from new hires is how bad things are. Yes things are bad but what I was trying to say is that there was a time when things were a lot worse then they are now, and those that experienced it are the ones you are complaining to. They understand and then some.
What I also think is funny is when people are shocked when things change in this industry from what they were expecting..If anything, change has always existed in aviation and it changes overnight. So having to commute is normal in ones airline career.
Also so many complain but do nothing about it, they continue to not understand the contract, make scheduling adhere to it, continue to help the company by going above and beyond etc.
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