Geoffers....
Well said!
I fear in some places that would fetch you a place on the Black List.
There are more than a few places that do not appreciate such sentiments amongst the seatcovers.
Gets back to my discussion about "They".
The American trucking industry is facing very much the same situation as the helicopter industry.....here are some links that explain what they are doing to cope with the problems. One would hope the helicopter industry world wide could do much the same.
Baic summary: Increase wages, pay recruiting bonuses, become more fleixible on working conditions, newer and better equipment, more time off, longevity bonuses, productiviity bonuses.
Major problems....turnover/retention and sheer lack of qualified, experienced and safe drivers
http://www.workforce.com/section/00/.../23/95/19.html
http://www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id=45365
http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/oct...p?format=print