JFReservist
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I wonder how the company can afford it?
Stop wondering and go to business school.
At these "schools" they will give you books to read, lecture you on the material in those books (usually providing real world examples and experiences) and then, you will be tested on the material to gauge your comprehension and retention.
On some evenings during the coursework, many of the popular students will go out in larger groups together for some beer and hot wings and do what is called "socializing" or "blowing off steam". You should try to pay for their wings and/or beer and provide comic relief by eating the hot peppers or by taking a dart to the neck - just to see what it does. You might make what is called a "friend", but don't expect this.
There might be other men around campus. If you get a boner, concentrate on why you are there - to learn about how AA mgmt. can afford to pay their pilots more... and stop staring at the men... FOCUS.
There may be pretty girls there, too. Some might have large chests and wear pretty make up - don't worry, they will have no effect on your quest for knowledge.
When you graduate in 7 years, please report back to this thread with your findings. Also please let us know of your future hopes and dreams.
In the meantime, all of the pilots will be enjoying their pay increases.
Sincerely,
B. Franklin
A couple quick facts:
-the company is making money...turned a profit the past 6 quarters despite fuel being up something like 250%
-the company has paid off $6 BILLION in debt and put another $3 BILLION in the bank that makes that cash balance about $6 BILLION
-this proposal raises the CASM by less than .5 cent keeping AA below US, CO, and DL
-the top 5 executives at AA have seen average raises of over 450% in the last 15 years
-Carpey has seen his average soar over 700%
The average pilot has seen his earnings fall 23 and 40+%, where has that money gone? To name a few:
-executive bonuses
-subsidize cheap fares, more room in coach, etc.
-subsidize the FA's contract
They CAN afford it!
I think this was pretty much all instructordude was asking for. It's a reasonable question to ask in this sort of forum and somebody was able answers it. On the other hand, the idea that pilots should on principle just ask for, and expect, mountains of cash and let the company figure out how to pay for it is just stupid. Why don't you also ask for a Unicorn? Of course they're fictional, but you want one and it's the company problem to figure out how to get you one.
Hell yes, open high. Really high. Don't accept less than reasonable. If AA can afford to pay their pilots a 50%+ raise, they damn well deserve it. Pay your Capts $500/hr if have bags of money sitting around. I don't want to see the CEO walk out with it any more than any other pilot. But if the money isn't there, reasonable heads should prevail.
Instructordude may be the moron some of you suggested. I have no idea and I don't really care. But he asks a reasonable question.
Stop wondering and go to business school.
At these "schools" they will give you books to read, lecture you on the material in those books (usually providing real world examples and experiences) and then, you will be tested on the material to gauge your comprehension and retention.
On some evenings during the coursework, many of the popular students will go out in larger groups together for some beer and hot wings and do what is called "socializing" or "blowing off steam". You should try to pay for their wings and/or beer and provide comic relief by eating the hot peppers or by taking a dart to the neck - just to see what it does. You might make what is called a "friend", but don't expect this.
There might be other men around campus. If you get a boner, concentrate on why you are there - to learn about how AA mgmt. can afford to pay their pilots more... and stop staring at the men... FOCUS.
There may be pretty girls there, too. Some might have large chests and wear pretty make up - don't worry, they will have no effect on your quest for knowledge.
When you graduate in 7 years, please report back to this thread with your findings. Also please let us know of your future hopes and dreams.
In the meantime, all of the pilots will be enjoying their pay increases.
Sincerely,
B. Franklin
Instructordude is not really a clueless tool. He is one of the finest (since I've been on this board) trollers we have. His trolls are just (barely) believable enough to get everyone's panties in a wad, but not believable enough to be taken seriously if you're paying attention.
The person behind Instructordude is an artist, and I for one appreciate his talent. It would be tough to keep up the stupid front as long as he has without cracking.
The average pilot has seen his earnings fall 23 and 40+%, where has that money gone? To name a few:
-executive bonuses
-subsidize cheap fares, more room in coach, etc.
-subsidize the FA's contract
They CAN afford it!