I notice the military guys are the ones blaming pilots for the crappy pay of regional life. Let me pose this question...
If your military benefits had been a fraction of what they were, would you still have served? Why?
You probably answered 'yes' because you love being in the armed forces...
thanks for posting, i wasn't aware of this accident. The CVR transcript is a classic CRM case-study, as well as a good learning tool for mountain flying.
http://aviation-safety.net/investigation/cvr/transcripts/cvr_nz901.php
I'm pretty sure Sully would be insulted by the insinuation that he is a non-conformist cowboy...what rules did they "subvert" in this situation? THEY did a fine job in a bad situation, yet the title of the article is "My Aircraft"? Why the vast bio on Sully and not the FO? What was his name...
Perhaps in a few years the next move will be to have reduced benefits with retirement at 60. Time value of money says the old guys should retire! If not, the seniority list stagnates and the younger guys don't advance as quickly. Now buying a home in your 20s is more difficult, kids are less...
supply and demand my foot!
there's been no short supply of CEO's, VP's, or managers of XYZ's and their salaries just go up and up and up, regardless of how crappy a job they do!
The military, Fedex, UPS, Southwest all have an abundant supply of pilots to hire...yet every one of their pilots...
Anyone have experience with Dean International in Tamiami Florida? I'm looking to finish up the Commercial with them in their Arrow and maybe add a multi with their Seminoles.
another thread about why they are hiring...
http://forums.flightinfo.com/showthread.php?t=54947
is this the direction regionals are going now? (hiring PFT'ers that is)
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