ATN Pilots buying Gifts for Herb and Gary

[LeeRoyJenkins]

I just rode on an ATN jumpseat to work yesterday, and we had some interesting conversation. Probably the most interesting thing said was from the FO. He said the ATN pilots are collecting money to send a case of Wild Turkey to Herb, and a custom Fender guitar to Gary. Are you freakin' kidding me?

This is pathetic and trust me when I say SWA management will not be fooled by these weak gestures!!!

 

[jonjuan]

He said the ATN pilots are collecting money to send a case of Wild Turkey to Herb

Collecting money? Must not make very much. A southwest pilot could buy a case of WT in 30 seconds of taxi.

 

[Kharma Police]

I just rode on an ATN jumpseat to work yesterday, and we had some interesting conversation. Probably the most interesting thing said was from the FO. He said the ATN pilots are collecting money to send a case of Wild Turkey to Herb, and a custom Fender guitar to Gary. Are you freakin' kidding me?

This is pathetic and trust me when I say SWA management will not be fooled by these weak gestures!!!

This kind gestures is being spearheaded by a warm spirited Captain from MCO, known for his kindness and warmth to his FOs and gate agents. He just SCREAMS kindness to others around him. He was an F-16 driver in the Air Force so I'm sure he will have a lot in common with his fellow Kernal buddies at Southwest. Why I see his name on so many trips in open time is beyond me................

 

[Jetjockey]

The gesture seems nice and sincere, but charity for multi-millionaires? Really? Why not erect a shrine?

 

[Ty Webb]

This kind gestures is being spearheaded by a warm spirited Captain from MCO, known for his kindness and warmth to his FOs and gate agents. He just SCREAMS kindness to others around him. He was an F-16 driver in the Air Force so I'm sure he will have a lot in common with his fellow Kernal buddies at Southwest. Why I see his name on so many trips in open time is beyond me................

You're killin' me, Kharma . . . . . :laugh:

 

[kf4amu]

Man it must really suck to work for a company where you actually like the managers...

 

[MILF Hunter]

I hope this is a joke...really.

But just in case its real, I'm going to start a collection so SWAPA pilots can buy Herb TWO cases of Turkey and buy Gary TWO custom guitars. Surely a 'gift' that's twice as much as the Trannies' will pull mgmt back to our corner! Nice try ALPA!!

 

[dedazo]

THis is a bull******************** rumor again..to try to stir the pot

 

[GuppyWN]

Who cares? I'm glad my future Airtran bro's care enough to send a peace offering to Gary and Herb.

From what I can tell from this board I doubt they ever sent a gift to their management!

Gup

 

[Dash Power]

I hope this is a joke...really.

But just in case its real, I'm going to start a collection so SWAPA pilots can buy Herb TWO cases of Turkey and buy Gary TWO custom guitars. Surely a 'gift' that's twice as much as the Trannies' will pull mgmt back to our corner! Nice try ALPA!!

We don't need to do that. They both know they are multi-millionaires many times over because our well spirited hard work.

In return they have treated us all pretty good.

 

[LearLove]

This kind gestures is being spearheaded by a warm spirited Captain from MCO, known for his kindness and warmth to his FOs and gate agents. He just SCREAMS kindness to others around him. He was an F-16 driver in the Air Force so I'm sure he will have a lot in common with his fellow Kernal buddies at Southwest. Why I see his name on so many trips in open time is beyond me................

this guy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjD67VZuYNU

 

[Captain Jeff]

Who cares? I'm glad my future Airtran bro's care enough to send a peace offering to Gary and Herb.

From what I can tell from this board I doubt they ever sent a gift to their management!

Gup

We have sent stuff to our current management team. But they have been smart enough to take it to the airport for x-rays before opening it.

 

[XR650R]

I seem to remember a certain Harley Davidson in the training center that was a present to Herb from the pilots. A very nice gesture that I'm sure was appreciated. If the Airtran pilots want to buy Herb and Gary something nice, I'm sure it would be appreciated as well- and end up in a trophy case in the training center or G.O. I would suggest it be presented AFTER the SLI is complete. That way it wouldn't appear to be anything more than what it is- a gift. You will be paid back on the 5th and 20th of each month for the rest of your career.

 

[asaflyer]

I send a gift to our management on a daily basis. I always flush twice though, it's a long way to MCO.

 

[livintheredream]

This kind gestures is being spearheaded by a warm spirited Captain from MCO, known for his kindness and warmth to his FOs and gate agents. He just SCREAMS kindness to others around him. He was an F-16 driver in the Air Force so I'm sure he will have a lot in common with his fellow Kernal buddies at Southwest. Why I see his name on so many trips in open time is beyond me................

Now thats funny.

This has nothing to do with ALPA or 1690 AAI pilots. Its the same 10+, shoot from the hip guys, spear heading a ill conceived plan of gratitude that is poorly timed. Our union has nothing to do with it and doubt it will be pulled off. They represent themselves and only themselves. Especially if you disagree with anything they say. Cant wait to really feel good about coming to work again but its too early in the game to predict how this will turn out. Hoping for the best for both groups...

 

[no1pilot2000]

Tough crowd here....tough crowd.

 

[dougdrvr]

this guy?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjD67VZuYNU

Is this what happens when you go straight from UPT to IP?:laugh:

 

[RLAblows]

I just rode on an ATN jumpseat to work yesterday, and we had some interesting conversation. Probably the most interesting thing said was from the FO. He said the ATN pilots are collecting money to send a case of Wild Turkey to Herb, and a custom Fender guitar to Gary. Are you freakin' kidding me?

This is pathetic and trust me when I say SWA management will not be fooled by these weak gestures!!!

I hope you conveyed your disgust there on the jumpseat, and not just being an internet coward posting it here.

 

[fuzzy077]

Please forward said case of Wild Turkey to me. I will make sure it gets to its intended recipient.

 

[Uppercrust]

This kind gestures is being spearheaded by a warm spirited Captain from MCO, known for his kindness and warmth to his FOs and gate agents. He just SCREAMS kindness to others around him. He was an F-16 driver in the Air Force so I'm sure he will have a lot in common with his fellow Kernal buddies at Southwest. Why I see his name on so many trips in open time is beyond me................

No way Ty Boy:laugh: flew the F-16 so you can count him out for this. He'd also be offering up other gifts besides wild turkey and guitars. These gifts would be another word for cranium.

 

[Ty Webb]

No way Ty Boy:laugh: flew the F-16 so you can count him out for this. He'd also be offering up other gifts besides wild turkey and guitars. These gifts would be another word for cranium.

Hey, Uppercrud . . . . . Shouldn't you be out introducing yourself to the neighbors and warning them you're living in the neighborhood? I thought that was part of the terms of your parole? How's your parent's basement treating you? Better log-off before they catch you violating your probation. :laugh:

 

[Uppercrust]

Hey, Uppercrud . . . . . Shouldn't you be out introducing yourself to the neighbors and warning them you're living in the neighborhood? I thought that was part of the terms of your parole? How's your parent's basement treating you? Better log-off before they catch you violating your probation. :laugh:

Ty are you going to bid Oakland? Not because you'll be the bottom guy, I heard you're not a bottom guy type (seniority list of course), but you know the west coast is nice.

How is Bruce?

 

[texman]

If some one is trying to be nice, why hate. If this is the case, why can't people just look at this as "hey swa we want to be part of the family".

 

[RLAblows]

Thanks texman. That's exactly what it is. A lot of pilots in the industry have a lot of respect for Herb. Including the pilots of AirTran.

 

[BlueBlood]

A lot of pilots in the industry have a lot of respect for Herb. Including the pilots of AirTran.

Are these the same guys that just recently threatened a sick out? Is respect spelled, "if I don't get my way I'll take it out on your bottom line which happens to be my bottom line"?

As a blue dude I am envious of what the AirTran guys are about to walk into, and to hear about these types of threats is disheartening. Not that everyone shares the same attitude, but geez! Eye on the ball people!

The best gift you can give Gary and Herb is to show up doing your job earning your next customer every step of the way. That's what they want, not F'n trinkets and booze. Seriously, do you really think Herb would notice another g'damn bottle of Wild Turkey?

 

[Jetjockey]

No way Ty Boy:laugh: flew the F-16 so you can count him out for this. He'd also be offering up other gifts besides wild turkey and guitars. These gifts would be another word for cranium.

Hey crust.................when did you get out prison??? How's your hubby??

 

[RLAblows]

Are these the same guys that just recently threatened a sick out? Is respect spelled, "if I don't get my way I'll take it out on your bottom line which happens to be my bottom line"?

As a blue dude I am envious of what the AirTran guys are about to walk into, and to hear about these types of threats is disheartening. Not that everyone shares the same attitude, but geez! Eye on the ball people!

The best gift you can give Gary and Herb is to show up doing your job earning your next customer every step of the way. That's what they want, not F'n trinkets and booze. Seriously, do you really think Herb would notice another g'damn bottle of Wild Turkey?

Nobody threatened a sick out. That's absurd! If you are repeating what one anonymous person said on this message board and comparing that to our entire pilot group, then that's pretty ignorant.

You don't have to worry about us showing up and doing our jobs. Remember, AirTran was not built by its management, but its employees.
And if it's ok with you, I believe we will still send the "F'n trinkets."
Thanks for your input. It means a lot to us.

 

[Bob_Sacamano]

You might wanna tell the guys to cancel that Fender order. Everytime I've seen Gary play, he was strumming various Gibsons.

 

[LeeRoyJenkins]

You might wanna tell the guys to cancel that Fender order. Everytime I've seen Gary play, he was strumming various Gibsons.

And Wild Turkey isn't Herb's drink of choice anymore.

 

[clr4theapch]

Ty, you do make me laugh.... but guys.. please... this is aviation related how??

Maybe this thread needs to be moved to YGBSM.... can't believe that there is a place where people like management.. must be the land of Oz..