Originally Posted by
lucille
Sad truth is Asturias is not far off the mark. I’m pretty sure that were your positions to be advertised next week, there would be a very long queue of crew lining up to fill them and each would be happy to accept half your present T’s&C’s. By way of example, just look to HKE and it’s ilk and tell me I’m wrong.
Is it right? No. Is it ethical? Of course Not. No one of my era recommends this as a career choice for the young. This is a big change from say 20 years ago.
Here is the harsh reality of the dumbing down of a profession by technology. Modern aircraft and ATC systems go a long way to making them shall we say... “crash resistant”. It is this metric which emboldens your freshly minted MBA wielding Managers.
The harsh reality is, as cx is finding out now, that you get what you pay for.
They may come for the shiny jets and endorsements, and they will leave just as quickly for proper remuneration and/or a western standard lifestyle.
They pay enough for the single guy with nothing to lose, but it will not be enough long-term for a young family.
Is that right? Is that ethical? I don't know, but it is what the market will bear..