Capt Prater is selling us out

[Rez O. Lewshun]

If it's how the membership wants the money spent that way, then spend every dime. Or display a little leadership and help us all understand your vision, Captain Prater, of how we're to polish this turd into something good for everyone.

The membership was survey and only 1/3 bothered to particapte. One could argue then that the status quo was accpetable or one could argue that indifference reign supreme and the leadershipcan do what they feel is best for the membership or themselves. To enusre there is no confusion it is best to particpate in democracy.

IOW... the membership didn't care then so why are you complaining now....???

 

[SKLJ]

Me too!

Well, here's one 30-something furloughee who votes for the change. We're not all like you. Relax.

Cheers,
SCR

I am right there with you. It's time. It's done. Now let's move on.

 

[Andy]

Even so, the argument stands. Flying a military combat aircraft has little to do with flying a commercial airliner other than basic physics. The retirement ages for both I would EXPECT to be drastically different.

Discuss...

Let me save you some research time. The letter (link below) cites both military and civil pilot studies. Note that the dates on most studies are before the creation of the FAA. The studies are not exclusive to military aviators. And not all military aviators flew combat aircraft; there were plenty of nonfighter aircraft in the Navy inventory.

http://www.age60rule.com/docs/1959_navy_recco.pdf

 

[Falconjet]

From my email to Captain Prater:

Captain Prater:

I am a pilot at FedEx and member of ALPA in good standing. In light of today's announcement and your statements in the past, I feel compelled to write to you to express my concern over this possible change.

I am sure that you are aware of the many sides of this issue. I realize that you are close to Age 60 and thus this issue is probably in the forefront of your personal situation.

As an elected official of ALPA, however, it is your duty (of course you know this) to represent the will of the union you were elected to represent. That union has spoken loud and clearly that the majority of the members are opposed to a change to the Age 60 rule. Now it might not make any difference what our union members think and this rule change will be forced upon us either way.

THAT does not change your responsibility to LEAD the union and its members in our OPPOSITION to this rule change. It should not be a complacent, lackadaisical leadership Captain, you should lead the charge up the hill and not rest until this change is defeated.

I implore you to LEAD the charge in adamant OPPOSITION to this proposed change. To do anything less than your best to preserve the careers of the majority of our union's members is a failure to fulfill the obligations of the office to which you were elected.

Again, Captain, REGARDLESS of your personal views on this matter, the UNION is adamantly opposed to this rule change. I fully expect that you will do everything in your ability to represent the will of the majority of your constituents and ensure that this change is thwarted.

Thank you for your service Captain, I look forward to hearing a more determined stance on your part against the Age 60 change.

Fraternally,

XXX
FedEx
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