luckytohaveajob
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"I am fellow regional pilot and I have holes in my jeans that I can't even afford to patch. I wear velcro shoes to work beacause they are practical, not just for looks. I use an ipod to block all the PA noise in the terminal, and I use a camelback water cooler system to quench my thirst between flights. And Yes I have a high school back pack for my personal trip kit. I know that I do not represent the image of the "ideal pilot" making $250,000/year like in the good ole' days, but I'm not-I'm am an underpaid ($19/hr) F/O flying for a wannabe airline thats just trying to pay his cellphone bill. But hey, thanks for the input."
I omitted the name on the quote because this post is representative of the problem this thread is all about. This above TYPE of individual is the problem with the industry. Professionalism is not about PAY. It is an ATTITUDE.
An attitude that should show respect for yourself and those that look at you.
If an individual looks like as described above what message does that send a passenger or even another pilot? I know it sends the message that this person is much more than a slob in his appearance but a slob in life, in his mind, and in his actions. It shows that this person does not care about himself much less those he is entrusted to safely deliver from point A to B. It shows this person does not care. Does this pilot know his limitations? Does this pilot lie on the weight and balance? Does this person take irresponsible risks?
This issues has nothing to do with the state of the industry. It has to do with the state of the individual and whether you want someone like this flying your family and friends.
If this type of individual can afford an IPod and a Camelback, he can afford to wear a clean pair of slacks and a collared shirt instead of holy jeans. It all a choice and this type of person has no excuse. Again this issue is HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PAY.
I omitted the name on the quote because this post is representative of the problem this thread is all about. This above TYPE of individual is the problem with the industry. Professionalism is not about PAY. It is an ATTITUDE.
An attitude that should show respect for yourself and those that look at you.
If an individual looks like as described above what message does that send a passenger or even another pilot? I know it sends the message that this person is much more than a slob in his appearance but a slob in life, in his mind, and in his actions. It shows that this person does not care about himself much less those he is entrusted to safely deliver from point A to B. It shows this person does not care. Does this pilot know his limitations? Does this pilot lie on the weight and balance? Does this person take irresponsible risks?
This issues has nothing to do with the state of the industry. It has to do with the state of the individual and whether you want someone like this flying your family and friends.
If this type of individual can afford an IPod and a Camelback, he can afford to wear a clean pair of slacks and a collared shirt instead of holy jeans. It all a choice and this type of person has no excuse. Again this issue is HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PAY.
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