I don'y know how many Lakers are currently using this board, but I want to make a proposal:
Those of us who work there know the company's shortcomings, but we also know that we have many capable, hard-working people who make personal sacrifice everyday with little or no long-term rewards.
Many who read these boards already have a very negative image of Lakes. The problem is that too many of our peers, most of whom have never worked at Lakes, think poorly of the entire company - including the pilot group.
We know the truth. We know what this company COULD and SHOULD be. We know that if our management had a vision and the ability to plan ahead - instead of always being on the reactive side of the plan - we'd have the resources to make this a kick-ass place to work. (Even if it is a temporary gig.)
So, I would like to ask the rest of you to try and point out the positives (the people we work with) and not only the negatives (the people we work for)when you post about Lakes. Let the other pilots who read this board's posts know that there is a HUGE sense of pride in being a Laker (or ex-Laker) because we do the job as well as ANYONE out there, with so much less.
I know I could have chosen another company to work for as I build 1200 hours a year PIC Turbine, but my experience and the fun and friends I've made here have made up for many of the setbacks. In the current climate, if we're going to be at Lakes longer than expected, let's start working to show each other a little appreciation and start putting pressure on management to get all the broken pieces fixed. That way, those who follow us can benefit BETTER than we have. And the rest of the industry might develop a little respect for Lakes in the process.
(OK bitter friends, go ahead and have at it!! I know there are always a few who won't allow a positive Lakes post)
Those of us who work there know the company's shortcomings, but we also know that we have many capable, hard-working people who make personal sacrifice everyday with little or no long-term rewards.
Many who read these boards already have a very negative image of Lakes. The problem is that too many of our peers, most of whom have never worked at Lakes, think poorly of the entire company - including the pilot group.
We know the truth. We know what this company COULD and SHOULD be. We know that if our management had a vision and the ability to plan ahead - instead of always being on the reactive side of the plan - we'd have the resources to make this a kick-ass place to work. (Even if it is a temporary gig.)
So, I would like to ask the rest of you to try and point out the positives (the people we work with) and not only the negatives (the people we work for)when you post about Lakes. Let the other pilots who read this board's posts know that there is a HUGE sense of pride in being a Laker (or ex-Laker) because we do the job as well as ANYONE out there, with so much less.
I know I could have chosen another company to work for as I build 1200 hours a year PIC Turbine, but my experience and the fun and friends I've made here have made up for many of the setbacks. In the current climate, if we're going to be at Lakes longer than expected, let's start working to show each other a little appreciation and start putting pressure on management to get all the broken pieces fixed. That way, those who follow us can benefit BETTER than we have. And the rest of the industry might develop a little respect for Lakes in the process.
(OK bitter friends, go ahead and have at it!! I know there are always a few who won't allow a positive Lakes post)
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