So long ALPA. Thanks for the memories.

[waveflyer]

All I'm saying is that some people's priorities come ahead of moving to Asia or the Middle East just for some flying job. Many people have other skills or business. So if his new airline shrinks the base which was the only reason to have that flying job, then good for him that at least he is true to his convictions and doesn't become some disgruntled employee working for the new airline. You have to give him credit for that and realize that he has a valid point about his base.

What's that got to do with his constant mantra that SWA screwed him?

 

[FlyinGuy]

Don't feel sorry for his "diluted" seniority. He got a relative seniority increase. He's just a whiny little entitled bitch who thinks he should have gotten even more at our expense. He doesn't have the balls to fight Gary for anything, but he's definitely willing to fight to steal from his fellow pilots.

Why are you not so "vocal" on the SWAPA forum. You sure are active over there now days.

 

[flyboyike]

For those of us that chose not to commute and home is/was in our base, it is a pity that over the course of a year we'll be spending an extra month of nights away from home now (and for less money). I'm in my 14th year and have looked at other options. If ATL wasn't attainable in the relative near future (at least with this week's plan), I'd be seriously considering those other options and providing a spot for someone else to buy their type rating and get hired. If/when ATL closes because they can't/choose not to compete, we'll re - evaluate.

I understand, it's just that I don't think this is an industry for the geographically inflexible. I'm on my third airline and fifth base in seven years, and I was have always been a commuter. Maybe that's why I don't realize how much commuting sucks, since I've never done anything else.

 

[Nevets]

What's that got to do with his constant mantra that SWA screwed him?

Nothing, that's not what I originally quoted from you. It's irrelevant to my point.

 

[redflyer65]

Why are you not so "vocal" on the SWAPA forum. You sure are active over there now days.

Active, but basically ignored.

 

[dicko]

I understand, it's just that I don't think this is an industry for the geographically inflexible. I'm on my third airline and fifth base in seven years, and I was have always been a commuter. Maybe that's why I don't realize how much commuting sucks, since I've never done anything else.

I actually agree with you. I've always moved and loved the change - Five countries and numerous cities. I commuted for the majority of my career. When I finally moved to a base and drove to work, I was hooked.

It's difficult to go back. I think it's natural for people to resent any perceived lack of choice in something that's very personal.

 

[Scoot 11]

That is an interesting statement from somebody that did harm to this profession by paying for their job and training at gulfstream.

Then your better start preaching to the under cutters at southwest who did far more harme to this industry with their PFT and lousy work rules/no retirement!

 

[Flyer1015]

Don't feel sorry for his "diluted" seniority. He got a relative seniority increase. He's just a whiny little entitled bitch who thinks he should have gotten even more at our expense. He doesn't have the balls to fight Gary for anything, but he's definitely willing to fight to steal from his fellow pilots.

In the game of seniority integration, all bets are off. Sorry that you lost.

 

[SWA Bubba]

Then your better start preaching to the under cutters at southwest who did far more harme to this industry with their PFT and lousy work rules/no retirement!

PFT?

Says the guy who bought just one fewer unnecessary rating for his job than a Southwest guy did. So, as for applying to an airline you're just a little less of the type of "PFT" that you like to claim for Southwest.

PLUS, you had to pay for your own housing at Delta's actual training?! That's actually a hell of a lot closer to "pay for training" then Southwest requiring one more rating to apply than Delta requires. I mean it's actual Delta training that you're shelling out your own money to accomplish....

Talk about a hypocritical and stupid remark!

Bubba

 

[ron burgundy]

EVP position?

Probably running for City council (prob Already on it), State Rep or Congress.
Politics is his calling...You take it from there.