Too Little Too Late

[CRJ_Driver]

Reference the email letter below from ALPA. Too little too late imo. Thankfully, everyone is paying these jokers in Herndon (except that guy who lurks these boards from PDT).


I former FLYi and XJT. Unfortunately, the race to the bottom sent FLYi out of business and will soon be having its effect felt at XJT.

For those naysayers, FLYi came into existence because UAL/BAIN looked at costs industry wide. They saw the costs charged by MESA, CHQ etc. . . and said lower your costs to FLYi so that you can compete with these guys. FLYi thought they had a better plan, but that was proved incorrect.

At XJT, what more do I need to say. Reference the 69 jets that will be surely leaving the property for CHQ.

I pulled the T handle and ejected from the industry. I flew at the best 2 regional carriers out there. One is history and the other is soon to become a small player unless they lower the bar.

After about a year being away from the industry...I started to read these boards again and came to the conclusion that most of you have no clue.

At the same time, I feel your passion for flying but would never sell myself and the industry out.

______________________________________

Dear ALPA Member:

In January, ALPA unveiled a new task force that aims to protect wages,
benefits, and work rules for pilots who provide feed for mainline
carriers. After several planning meetings, the Fee for Departure Task Force
is developing a set of recommendations for an effective strategy to
resist unreasonable demands for concessions and to halt the "race to the
bottom."

In connection with the committee's work, we have commissioned a
telephone poll from the Wilson Center that will seek input from a
representative cross-section of pilots who are employed by the 12 feeder airlines
within ALPA. As one of these pilots, you may be randomly contacted by
the Wilson Center to participate in the poll.

If you are contacted, we encourage you to take the time to answer each
question openly so we can determine how best to develop a strategy that
will take control of our contracts while raising the standards moving
forward. The poll should take no longer than 20 minutes.

The work of this task force is a top priority within the organization,
and the results of this poll will help us develop sound policy that we
hope will eliminate substandard contracts in the future.

I thank you in advance for your participation. We will be sure to keep
you updated on the developments and progress of the task force.

Regards,

Capt. Duane Woerth
President, ALPA

Capt. Cory Tennen
Chair, Fee for Departure Task Force

 

[wmuflyguy]

I just got that one too, almost had a tear in my eye.................cause i was laughing

 

[Superpilot92]

Its late but better than never. however if this would have been done along time ago the industry would probably be in alot better shape as far as us pilots are concerned.

 

[kmox29]

Man....I hope this doesn't mean they're giving up precious resources for fighting fatigue and MANPADs.

 

[Apache 5]

Yep, too little too late I fear. As a current XJT FO, impressed with my company, its work rules and its people, I am committed to getting out of this stupid f-ing industry if we cant compete with the Mesas and CHQs of the world. Its just not worth it, I cant sell my soul for a quick upgrade or pic time at one of those whore carriers. Wont do it.

 

[wheelsup]

if you can't beat 'em, join 'em

 

[Drill Sgt. Dad]

I already responded and CC'd Duane Woerthless that what ALPA is doing is three years too late. The damage is already done and the credibility of ALPA has gone with it.

 

[DetoXJ]

In the mean time, Mesa, CHQ, G. J.ts & Lakes fill up their classes with new hires. Entry level pilots are lined up for miles licking their chops to "live the dream". Shist, even XJ has furloughed pilots sitting idle waiting for a recall & collecting unemployment.

 

[hoover]

I already responded and CC'd Duane Woerthless that what ALPA is doing is three years too late. The damage is already done and the credibility of ALPA has gone with it.

The damage is done, so you just throw up your hands and say "That's it, there's nothing more I can do, it's in God's hands now." ? I hope you don't take that same attitude into the cockpit with you.

Confucious said "No matter how far you go down the wrong road, turn back"

 

[Pattern-Master]

Confucious also said "man who go to sleep with itchy butt wake up with smelly finger"