Sure the decert guys have earned the derision of their colleagues industry wide but apparently there's also a different kind of reckoning going on.
Talked to a former colleague who was very union supportive about his lack of interest from a particular major despite glowing reccomemdations from several of the carriers current pilots, previous 121 experience, 10k plus hours etc...
Finally one of his old colleagues, a current pilot for this particular carrier asked around to investigate why his old bud can't even get an interview. Apparently his application has been put on hold by the CP's office. Essentially that means this particular pilot will never be contacted for any private job fairs, asked to interview or be updated on any public hiring events.
Granted this is a pretty normal practice when HR runs across a no-hire scenario. Previous negative employment history, criminal backgrounds, horrendous previous interview etc could all explain it away.
But why would a pilot with no previous experience with a particular carrier get a hold on his application by the Chief Pilot's office? Geez I know of guys with 1/2 dozen checkride failures who are getting hired at majors with the kind of qualifications most FJ captains would have.
So, is RH making good on his well documented drunken promises to ruin the careers of a handful of particular pilots? That can't be right? Didn't you guys get a promise there would be no casualties and management was going to take the high road and prove to 218 of you it's not the end all good things?
Despite the promises all is forgiven and the slate is clean, if I were one of the 218 let alone a vocal union supporter, I'd be looking out for my back. With no union to protect your seniority you'll be the first to go when the economy dives. Where will you go if RH is making sure all these buddies and pals at the majors he's been bragging about are no-contacting pilots based on his recommendation? Is it just to slow the exodus or is there something more sinister behind it?
Anyone who knows RH well knows it's all fine and well when you're on his good side. Even fine enough you can overlook his blatant embellishment/dishonesty with almost everything. However get on his bad side and he is one vindictive and furious opponent who will stop at nothing.
You got to hand it to him. For all the threats about hiring issues should the union be voted out, no one saw what RH had in his back pocket coming.
