Well I guess I must clarify further: I also dont't have a problem with a thorough preflight because the proper operation of that machine is what my life depends on...we agree on that. What I'm saying is that these examples of preflight items are driven by the union trying to strong-arm managment into a deal by disrupting the operation. I keep saying that and no one responds directly.
Maybe you're not getting the response that you're looking for but there have been many responses. The union always has and always will encourage the pilot group to
not do anything illegal for or against the company. What part of that don't you understand? The union has never encouraged disrupting the operation....besides, that is illegal. You seem to contend that they do yet you have shown zero proof.
Now, I have seen pilots, myself included, hope that the OCC "steps on their own penis" but so what? There is nothing wrong with stepping back and watching the train wreck. All of this aside, management needs to get the message that the days of favors are long gone. The fact that they're going out of their way to disrespect the pilot group with pay cuts, benefit cuts, dangerous scheduling, intimidation meetings, unjust firings, crappy hotels, taking domiciles, favoritism, changing the very definition of circadian low periods, etc. is ironic when, after all of this, expect the pilot group to go the extra mile. Sure, there are those that have the attitude of "let's find some discrepancies so it will really stick it to 'em". Again, so what? If the discrepancies are legit, then what's the problem? Disrupting operations is not the mantra of the union.
Don't tell me you can't see the "hee-hee, this will show 'em" attitude behind these and other examples of how to ground these airplanes!!
How write ups make pilots feel is irrelevant. I've been in situations in which writing up a discrepancy was a personal disadvantage in terms of me getting home earlier on day 8. However, that didn't stop me from putting pen to paper. Again, if the write ups are legit, laugh or cry, there's no problem.
Second, I am not trying to win an arguement, I'm just presenting this situation with another view. So if you want to argue, you're outta luck with me. Don't tell me you can't see the "hee-hee, this will show 'em" attitude behind these and other examples of how to ground these airplanes!!
Finally,
I think "hero" is an overstatement. You're saying that a life is in jeopardy if the EFBs are inop? How did they ever fly safely 20, 40 years ago without them?...
Yet another one of your blatantly unprofessional statements. The EFB's have replaced the charts necessary to safely conduct approaches. When one is inop, the MEL requires that the appropriate charts are printed to back up the remaining EFB. IF both are inop then it is a no go because the ops specs, MEL, etc are required to be on board. Yes, conducting approaches in IMC without the necessary information can put life in jeopardy.
Wabi,
niether you nor I are in the position to judge another's professionalism. And frankly, it's only important to respect yourself in this reguard.
That is just your opinion with which I happen to disagree. Both ALPA and the IBT have
professional standards committees. With these "Prostan" committees, one's professionalism is indeed subject to review by one's peers. I don't know you but, based on reading your posts, I do not respect you as a professional. While working, if you conduct yourself in a way that resembles your posts (i.e. overlooking discrepancies), then you would eventually have to go before the prostan committee.
If you don't like it, get out.
