WalterSobchak
Am I wrong?
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Ya know...that is likely the weakest anti-SkyWest argument out there.Considering the not so substandard money in the bank, it should be much much better.
Last I checked, SkyWest was a business, not a charity. Now, I know the majority of airlines forgot how to make a profit many moons ago, but don't let that make you think they are all out to fail. That money in the bank will put SKYW in a better position to fight through harder economic times, like the ones likely ahead...and already puts them at an financing advantage when buying airframes, thus saving the company large sums of money.
If the money was going directly to Uncle Jerry and Chippy's pockets, then yeah, there would be plenty of room to talk...and, don't get me wrong, we'd all like a payraise. But this statement is exactly what is wrong with the the way the majority of pilots think. It's always about how they deserve more, more, more...even if it may hurt the company and cause me (and thousands more) to lose my job later.
I mean, Nevets, take a look at the situation at your carrier, XJet. You guys had a very successful company, had some great union leadership who pulled the pilots together and negotiated a great contract with increases in pay and QOL...and what happened? Not to say the pilot contract was the only thing, but it was definitely a factor in the reduction of CoEx flying. (And please, lets not turn this into a union argument...I'm staying far outta that.)
So, I respectfully ask, why is there something wrong with flying for the industry average, keeping your contracts, and making (and saving) money quarter after quarter?...so long as that money is going in the bank and not the execs' bonuses, of course.
I think the majority of the people who are genuinely happy here kinda like that security blanket of a bunch of money in the bank...and not worrying too much about where your company is going in this volatile business and if you will be employed next week...my friend, that is a big part of QOL.
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