ABC news wants to hear from you!

[Superpilot92]

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/story?id=7585208

 

[BEfly]

damn!

 

[Metro752]

 

[BEfly]

:laugh:

 

[Salukipilot4590]

....so err...who wants to get called out?

... didn't think so...

 

[Salukipilot4590]

....so err...who wants to get called out?

... didn't think so...

 

[FmrFreightDog]

Ordinarily, I would day, "Don't respond to this. Let ALPA address the issues with pay and working conditions at {insert bottom feeder of choice here}". However, given ALPAs seeming inability to fix ANYTHING and the lack of true reform in this industry, I urge you guys to GO F'ING NUTS!!!! Tell them everything. Tell them about the 4 day trips with three reduced rest layovers. Tell them about sleeping on the airplane during CDOs/highspeeds/illegals. Tell them about having to stand in line for food stamps on first year pay to feed your family. Tell them about Chief Pilots who pressure you to take an airplane that is un-airworthy because they think you'll cave. Tell them that after being so tired on day 4 of a 4 day after three nights of short rest in noisy shady hotels that you felt just barely capable of doing your job in a safe manner.

This is EXACTLY what they want to hear right now. Use this moment (Yes, I know it's crass) to make the flying public understand what they get when they fly on {insert carrier here}....

Yeah, it may be self-effacing, but in the end it just might help you out.......

My opinion.

 

[Minimaniac]

I think speaking to the news without permission of your company is a sure way to end up job hunting. The problem is, former regional pilots at a major will be happy to talk. These are the same pilots who tell the media that we regional pilots are unsafe, untalented, inexperienced, etc.

 

[Paul R. Smith]

I think speaking to the news without permission of your company is a sure way to end up job hunting. The problem is, former regional pilots at a major will be happy to talk. These are the same pilots who tell the media that we regional pilots are unsafe, untalented, inexperienced, etc.

Its too bad you feel that way.

I would never trash my former "REgionAL" airline. Great place with lots of great crews and memories. I frequently find myself standing up for them/myself in fact.

I loved my time at XJT and frequently question why I left.

 

[DrewBlows]

As much as I would love to give my opinion I need to keep my job.

 

[lineflyer1]

I replied, I got nothing to lose.

 

[LazyLightnin']

I replied, I got nothing to lose.

I tell those with nothing to lose to knock yourselves out. Maybe, just maybe, this will lead to the "strong recommendation from the NTSB and support of the public" that is needed to finally raise pay.

 

[lineflyer1]

I tell those with nothing to lose to knock yourselves out. Maybe, just maybe, this will lead to the "strong recommendation from the NTSB and support of the public" that is needed to finally raise pay.

There's a lot more to it then pay. Work rules, intimidation, rest, training.

Of course some new rest rules would affect pilot productivity thereby reducing the number of days off one gets. We can't have that!

 

[flynryan15]

Seeing that I am furloughed I am seriously thinking of making a reply! I can't complain about being abused cause XJT just never did that to me in almost 2 years. I think the under cutting and outsourcing needs to be brought to light!

 

[ifly4u]

The most eloquent solution may be to simply eliminate the regionals.. and I wonder if this is where the debate will eventually wind up.

 

[flynryan15]

The most eloquent solution may be to simply eliminate the regionals.. and I wonder if this is where the debate will eventually wind up.

This will never ever happen!!! Risk versus reward theory, the reward in profits to the share holders, and bonuses to management is fare greater then every few years losing a haul and once or twice a decade killing some passengers.

 

[Superpilot92]

Seeing that I am furloughed I am seriously thinking of making a reply! I can't complain about being abused cause XJT just never did that to me in almost 2 years. I think the under cutting and outsourcing needs to be brought to light!

It doesnt have to be just about being abused. You could talk about the long duty days and low pay. Just because its better than other regionals doesnt mean that its good.

 

[lineflyer1]

Just to let you know. I just got a call from Lisa Stark at ABC news. She is trying to get a story together for World News and a web story.

 

[NEDude]

Just sent stuff to them. I am unemployed right now, and have been away from the regionals for a two years, so I will give them an earful if they like.

 

[flynryan15]

It doesnt have to be just about being abused. You could talk about the long duty days and low pay. Just because its better than other regionals doesnt mean that its good.

Wait you mean a Morelia layover that is blocked at just over 8 hours with a hour van ride each way is not enough rest? Anyway the real problem that needs to be addressed is the constant outsourcing to the lowest bidder! The only reason this is done is for shareholder return and management bonuses!

 

[Superpilot92]

good for you guys! Let us know when the show is set to be on the air.

Wait you mean a Morelia layover that is blocked at just over 8 hours with a hour van ride each way is not enough rest? Anyway the real problem that needs to be addressed is the constant outsourcing to the lowest bidder! The only reason this is done is for shareholder return and management bonuses!

Yup, exactly!

 

[flydog1]

I think its time for all the pilots to rally together and let the public know how much we really get or got paid at a commuter. I agree I wouldn't trash my last commuter job, I thought it was safe and we had a great time. However the public needs to know what we go through to get to work, crash pads, and the little pay we get. Not to mention who they are really flying on when they book a ticket.

We have been our own worse enemies for many years. Some newbie pilot will always fly for less or free just to "build time", and that's why some of these companies only pay between 15,000 - 18,000 yr for FO's. Cheap labor, and the public has no clue. I hope ABC pulls this off. This could be the wake up call we all would love to see....

 

[samballs]

It doesnt have to be just about being abused. You could talk about the long duty days and low pay. Just because its better than other regionals doesnt mean that its good.

Wait till you get back kool aid that will change.

 

[Superpilot92]

Wait till you get back kool aid that will change.

Mr. Bitter Balls, i simply ask you "say what"? Get back where? Where am i going? BTW,thanks for the uncalled for attack, i appreciate it.

Meanwhile, How have you been? take care now! :beer:

 

[Medeco]

You guys getting called better make sure you know the media is very good at editing for there own personal agenda.

Medeco

 

[lineflyer1]

Believe it or not the ABC TV crew just left my house after a 30 minute interveiw with Lisa Stark. I hope I did well and I didn't screw up. They are trying to get the story together for tonight on ABC world news.

She said they had a lot of response so I don't know if my segmant will make the cut or not.

 

[WalterSobchak]

She said they had a lot of response so I don't know if my segmant will make the cut or not.

I've worked in editing and newsrooms in radio/TV broadcasting before I got sucked into this business...believe me...they will cut and paste however they want to make their story sound the way they want it to. Always be careful as to what you say...or it may be used against you.

 

[suupah]

"In the interest of cost cutting, the commuter airlines seem to be overworking and underpaying their pilots," Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., told ABC News. "The training doesn't seem to be full and adequate."

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/story?id=7596312&page=1

 

[samballs]

Mr. Bitter Balls, i simply ask you "say what"? Get back where? Where am i going? BTW,thanks for the uncalled for attack, i appreciate it.

Meanwhile, How have you been? take care now! :beer:

Whoa, Whoa, tough guy. I'll apologize. I meant to quote flynryan15, somehow quoted you.

 

[Superpilot92]

Whoa, Whoa, tough guy. I'll apologize. I meant to quote flynryan15, somehow quoted you.

Oh gotcha, i'm no tough guy though i just trying to figure out why i was being flamed thats all. I thought i was relatively tamed in my response. The "bitter" thing was just something i came up with quickly to go with "balls" so I hope you dont take to much offense. I appreciate you coming clean and i'll do the same. Nuff said, cheers Mr. Balls :beer: