I thought riding on airline could not get any worse

[Rez O. Lewshun]

I never said the airlines did not stink....

I'll say it again since you guys seem to be slow on this one.....

If you agreed to it.... then why are you whining??

 

[gutshotdraw]

Cause we're PILOTS Rez. We'd have to turn in our license to Ok City if we stopped.....

 

[netjetwife]

At my house we call it job security, too. Personally, I like threads like this. It builds camaraderie between pilots from different companies within the industry (and also different halves of the same company... ) by focusing on common ground rather than differences.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Cause we're PILOTS Rez. We'd have to turn in our license to Ok City if we stopped.....

I must have missed that requirement in the ATP standards....

Liken the FedEx guy that got on FI and complained about having to haul up his luggage on the stairs up to the MD-11 flight deck.... no problem pal... there are plenty of guys willing to do if he doesn't....

And again... getting to airline around from numerous gateway cities in that middle/window seat sure beats having to drive hours to company picked gateway like TEB or having to buy out of pocket airline tickets on SWA, etc..

The point... like the Frac guys... (especially NJA) this FX pilot has one of the best gigs going in aviation.... while many many more pilots have much more to complain about.... REAL issues.... (I know, I know... if I would just apply to Derinda then I can complain too!)

IOW if you are whining about the middle/window seat or hauling luggage up to an purple MD-11.... life is pretty good!

Perspective people!!


Now back to your regularly scheduling sport b!tching!








psst.. NJwife.... what up

 

[Diesel]

Liken the FedEx guy that got on FI and complained about having to haul up his luggage on the stairs up to the MD-11 flight deck.... no problem pal... there are plenty of guys willing to do if he doesn't....

Actually hauling your bag up the tower at fedex is a pretty dangerous job. Especially if the plane is getting loaded, wind, or inclimate weather. Many pilots have fallen down the tower stairs.

While there are many people in line to do a job like that... .they aren't there for whatever reason. Much like the canadians do in wood mills, lining up all the guys who want your job as you walk into the mill so you don't question the safety.

Remember they are on the outside looking in. Sure they want the job but they will be the first to complain about the same issues.

Good luck with that.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Actually hauling your bag up the tower at fedex is a pretty dangerous job. Especially if the plane is getting loaded, wind, or inclimate weather. Many pilots have fallen down the tower stairs.

While there are many people in line to do a job like that... .they aren't there for whatever reason. Much like the canadians do in wood mills, lining up all the guys who want your job as you walk into the mill so you don't question the safety.

Remember they are on the outside looking in. Sure they want the job but they will be the first to complain about the same issues.

Good luck with that.

Then work to effect positive change.

The FedEx pilots can have someone haul thier bags up for them. Or place them on the freight lift... The last thing Fred wants is a cancelled or delayed flight due to pilot OJI.

The NJA guys can negotiate no window/middle seat or a limited duty day if it is not available...


See... that is not so bad.....much more professional and it sure beats whining like a school girl....

 

[Diesel]

Easy to say when your on the outside looking in.

Don't be jealous. Its unflattering.

 

[Helmsalee]

Hey Rez,
The rest of us saw it in the ATP standards. Maybe that's what's holding you back. You need some remedial training in bitchin and whinin.
Helm

 

[Rook]

Plus in my observation (limited of course) I'm yet to see a FedEx bro/sis sitting in a middle seat. Everytime I bumped into them overseas they were in business class. Think it's in their contract.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Hey Rez,
The rest of us saw it in the ATP standards. Maybe that's what's holding you back. You need some remedial training in bitchin and whinin.
Helm

sorry...not my style. Whining is for the weak and powerless.