Originally Posted by
gordonfvckingramsay
FOI you seem as passionate as the rest of us about this EBA. You also deny being a company troll.
If we are all wrong on both counts, why don’t you tell us all why you believe the status quo should remain. And by status quo I mean a gradual relative decline in pay and conditions via stagnation. And why don’t you tell us why you are so opposed to us pushing back finally, what’s the big threat you would like to avoid?
your argument is empty and contrary at best.
Empty eh? Ok, try this rationale then:
1. I have seen the organisation grow and improve markedly since its inception (unlike many of you on here I suspect):
- pilot remuneration level improvements,
- the way the company is managed overall,
- vast equipment / technology improvements,
- growth opportunities (promotion / bases / network).
2. I live in the BEST country in the world.
3. I have multiple inter-company options for basing.
4. I look forward to flying a NEO and hopefully one day a 787.
5. I get a minimum 132 days off per year.
6. I get 6 weeks annual leave per year.
7. The training I get is considered one of the fairest, most contemporary and productive models in the world (EBT) - I don’t fear my biennial checks.
8. I have my problems fixed where possible by dedicated staff.
9. My company is profitable and therefore my future is secure.
10. I’ve had a period of personal adversity where I’ve been looked after by my company way above any reasonable expectations and I’m grateful.
Am I:
1. Tired? Yes, occasionally - like ALL airline pilot jobs I’ve had, but I manage it as I should (like so many other professions).
2. Keen to see the trajectory of improvements continue? Yes, and have no reason to believe it will cease to.
3. Unhappy to the point I want to see my company damaged and the future for myself, my peers and my fellow company employees irreparably damaged? No, I’m not anywhere near that unhappy.
4. Delusional to the point I think everything should be perfect? No, I recognise nothing in life is ever perfect.
5. Embarrassed at the thought of who may read some of the commentary on sites like this from Pilots who claim to be professional peers of mine? Yes, I think I am portrayed by a noisy few who are inarticulate, immature, feel privileged and have never known what bad really looks like.
* I work for a leisure airline whose peaks are at holiday times. I accept that Christmas’ at home will likely be less than others.
* I have chosen to be an airline Pilot, not a corporate leader. I am concerned only with what I earn. There are corporate leaders in all countries who earn staggering remuneration. They live in a world of risk and skewed work/life balance that I chose not to. If they’re good at what they do, my job is secure and the owners of the business pay them accordingly. More power to them.
We should strive to improve conditions whilst always recognising our particular niche in the world. We lose the edge, we’re not as needed. Nothing personal, it’s just business.
A PBS, lower EFA threshold and sophisticated open-time system that either fits within the proposed framework or after some trade-offs of superseded contractual items is where I’d like to see us head. Gives flexibility and options depending on your stage of life.