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industry insider
Agree 212, we stress it constantly.
You are fortunate - as many companies stress ‘safety’ but when it comes to perceived cost savings they appear to be simple words.
Heck, one such company even has the temerity to host an annual Safety Conference, inviting the ‘Great’ and the ‘Good’! The same company in fact which threw aircraft at customers at a loss then entered Chapter 11.
Not all companies are the same of course and you guys must be some of the lucky ones but you are in a minority.
It is increasingly difficult for Accountants to regard the crew as invaluable, highly-regarded assets when so many of them behave as blinkered bus drivers, fearful for their own longevity. T&Cs are a joke for such a responsible position. The classic downward spiral of “getting what you pay for” has been costed by the bean counters and affect to financial and reputation assessed as “acceptable”.
That said, it is amazing how just one strong and knowledgeable manager in the right position can effect change for the good so keep your chin up ;-)