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FRACTRASH said:
CastofThousands, I can guarantee, you are talking about a few unhappy pilots who wouldn't be happy anywhere. I work for the company and we are quite happy without the union. Not one person I've flown with wants a union on our property. You can take that to the bank. I'll tell you what, when I become a truck driver I'll call the 1108, so I don't have to sleep and shower at truck stops.

As for XLS orders, Textron is a business and you are the larger company for now. Simple math says you should have more aircraft orders. We are a very young fractional. I don't know too many fractionals that have grown more than 200% in the 3yrs I've been here. We must be doing something right. When hell freezes over and your beloved 1108 winds up on our property, it will be the end of the culture at CS which I grown to like. As an ex union pilot who's been so grossly misrepresented by cut throat unions, it would be time for me to grow a beard and start pounding nails for a living.

You're already there, you just don't know any better. Aviation has clear patterns, any astute individual would know it's not if, but when pilots will lose faith in their management. As you noted three years new and growing. Let's talk again in three years...

Enjoy,
 
PURPLEHAZE21 said:
Why is it...On the message board there's so much loyalty from NJ pilots defending there company and drinking the "cool aid". Yet on the road, I have'nt met one NJ pilot that likes the company or job. Ironic...talk is definately cheap on the message board. GO CS !!!!!!!!!!
Oh you are one lying idiot. You make me laugh...
 
PURPLEHAZE21 said:
Why is it...On the message board there's so much loyalty from NJ pilots defending there company and drinking the "cool aid". Yet on the road, I have'nt met one NJ pilot that likes the company or job. Ironic...talk is definately cheap on the message board. GO CS !!!!!!!!!!

I think it's one of the best jobs I've had to date. I know we made it that way though.

Oops. I said that on this board and not to your face although I would if you asked me.
 
CastofThousands said:
YouAs you noted three years new and growing. Let's talk again in three years...

Enjoy,

OH!!! We have a pin prick through the heat! Bullseye comment there!

As I recall, NJA... or should I say EJA had a VERY wonderful Golden Era. It officially ended here at NJA with lies, deceit and a POSTA.

We had no benefit of having our company match anyone elses superior pay. There was none.

It's okay though. I've never been one to take handouts... or take showers in truck stops.

:smash:
F.U.D.
 
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FRACTRASH said:
We must be doing something right. When hell freezes over and your beloved 1108 winds up on our property, it will be the end of the culture at CS which I grown to like. As an ex union pilot who's been so grossly misrepresented by cut throat unions, it would be time for me to grow a beard and start pounding nails for a living.

When the "culture at CS"dies, it will be due to the natural evolution of labor/management relations.

Management can seek to work with the Union or fight the Union.

It will be more expensive to fight... always is.

Your last sentence illustrates the real underlying issue for you. I too have ben missrepresented by Unions. IBT 747, ALPA, IBT 284. 1108 is the 1st Union I've been a member of that truly gets it right.

Why the SUCCESS now? The people involved.

A Union is just a tool to be used, as is the RLA. If used by the wrong people or improperly the result is less than ideal.
 
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Like I said to all the NJ pilots on this board, if your so happy and you have it all because of the local 1108, good!! We don't need you at CS please move on. I can't say this enough, your trying to fight a battle when there's no war. Your like those nagging sales calls I get from India. If and when I want your product I'll call you! For now please take CS off your calling list.

Now, what can we possibly talk about besides your union! How about the wide body jet Citation got on the drawing board. Does anyone have any information on what it's going to look like.
 
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Yo Frac, just talk to an old RTA pilot about the way it use to be, and then, ask him about FLOPS. You will love the stories. CS is riding the wave now, enjoy it, because its coming. Wish our company took the road CS took reguarding pay.
 
FRACTRASH said:
Like I said to all the NJ pilots on this board, if your so happy and you have it all because of the local 1108, good!! We don't need you at CS please move on. I can't say this enough, your trying to fight a battle when there's no war. Your like those nagging sales calls I get from India. If and when I want your product I'll call you! For now please take CS off your calling list.

Now, what can we possibly talk about besides your union! How about the wide body jet Citation got on the drawing board. Does anyone have any information on what it's going to look like.
Well then vote NO for a union...stop yer whining and JUST SAY NO, if you are convinced that a union will be counter to your wishes. 1108 isn't begging for your membership...only offering. What battle ? What war ? WTF ? You are whining like a worried pilot... :eek:
 
Sounds like a buncha whinny ass brats around here......im gonna go see if anything is different at the seasame street forum
 
FRACTRASH said:
Like I said to all the NJ pilots on this board, if your so happy and you have it all because of the local 1108, good!! We don't need you at CS please move on. I can't say this enough, your trying to fight a battle when there's no war. Your like those nagging sales calls I get from India. If and when I want your product I'll call you! For now please take CS off your calling list.

Now, what can we possibly talk about besides your union! How about the wide body jet Citation got on the drawing board. Does anyone have any information on what it's going to look like.

Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!!

We may have our new FLOPS version of Family Guy here guys.
 
Thanks for boosting the stock

CastofThousands said:
I will be happy to spell it out for you. As I understand it a group of CS pilots mailed an entire seniority and address list to 1108. It's also my understanding that there is a reasonably large group of pilots trying to get an organizing drive going at CS. I was told this group of pilots approached 1108. So when you say give it up, and move on, I suggest you talk to your own pilots. I am not blinded by the fact there are pilots who don't want to unionize, you shouldn't be ignorant to the reality there are pilots who do want to unionize. Guess what? 50.01% prevail under the RLA as well as within the union. I will point out, to my knowledge, 1108 has never officially or unofficially indicated they had an interest in organizing CS. Simple reason, as long as CS management doesn't try to set low industry wages that whipsaw 1108 pilots, all is well.

My personal opinion here, NetJets pilots are in the drivers seat for ALL union to nonunion consolidation. Through a couple of industry reporters, supposedly "in the know," it has been confirmed that NetJets and Textron, I mean Cessna, have been mending some wound left by Cessna's old CEO - Russ - who started CS. One reporter said they "can't confirm or deny" a meeting with NetJets and Textron, I mean Cessna. I do know NetJets Cessna 680 and XLS orders jumped dramatically last month, and right now over 75% of NetJets new aircraft are Cessna (public information).

The 1108 leadership is well versed and studied on the issues. It would be safe to assume the Flight Options drive all came together after is was publicly confirmed by NetJets Chairman that there was no possibility of a merger with Flight Options. In addition, it's my understanding there is a private equities firm scouting Raytheon Aircraft Company (not Flight Options). Now, the little I know about the RLA, union to nonunion pilot group consolidation is very simple. Your wages are within 20% of the wages at NetJets, 83% on NetJets Class 1 wages to be more specific. If I were a betting man, which I am not, I would wager on securing Flight Options pilots a first contract is the primary interest at 1108. NJI as a secondary interest, with Flex & AvantAir (if there pilots pick it up a bit) tied for third. Each individual in the 1108 leadership carries specific assignments, so my guess is they are all first on someone's list.

So as long as you're happy, we're happy. Capisce?

Again, Best Regards,

Great news for Cessna. Keep those orders coming!

Now, why all of this, how do you say.... F.U.D. coming from you cast?

CastofCharacters said:
So as long as you're happy, we're happy.

What you meant is "We're not happy until you're not happy."

You and your buddies are wasting your breath. Why don't you do yourselves a favor, go over to the Avantair thread and posture over there. We're all stocked up on crazy over here.
 
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FRACTRASH said:
. If and when I want your product I'll call you! For now please take CS off your calling list.

Now, what can we possibly talk about besides your union! How about the wide body jet Citation got on the drawing board. Does anyone have any information on what it's going to look like.

So, does that mean you'll be calling us in just about another 4 years???

Mmmmm, the new Citation 12. I have heard the rumors flying around about that. But the CJ 4 is another good one too that has just started in the rumor mill. Supposed to be a bigger tube, much like the 12 will be as well. Guess Cessna needs soemthing to compete with that 300 flying around out there.
 
Rocker has loosened up his act.

WheresRocky said:
ROFLMAO

Visions of Joan Jett or Pat Benatar when I read that. Guitar rocker with tight panties. LOLOL.

Guitar Rocker = Pat Benatar? Woo, thats way off base dude. Maybe Debbie Gibson or ahhh whats that girl who was on the Partridge family? Gotta keep on keep on keep on keep on dancin all through the night..... No, that was the brady bunch. Marcia marcia marcia!!!

Muahahahah.

I like the new rocker, all cheery talking about beer. Nice metamorphosis.
 

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