In regards to my previous posts, yes, I have made flippant remarks and generalizations about the Pilot fraternity. But, if I were to search this forum, how many instances would I find of similar treatment of other groups of professionals such as Journalists, Accountants, Managers, Security, Cabin Crew, Passengers, etc, etc? Whilst it does not excuse any offence caused by my comments, I hardly think others in these forums are entitled to claim the moral high ground!
Correct spelling and grammar do not make an argument any more valid than spelling mistakes make an argument invalid. Lord knows, if that was the criteria to post in these forums then there would be very few posts that would qualify.
There has been a suggestion that I suffer from a “pilot dislike”, this is simply not the case. I have immense respect for many of the Pilots I have worked with, they are in many cases, extremely talented and committed co workers. Respect though, is something that is earned; it is not something that comes with a job title or position.
As Dune states, “Pilots deal with facts” and like to maintain “situational awareness”. It appears to me that perhaps this was not applied (by some in this forum) to the thought process when deciding to join Emirates. It should be clear to all that when you join a Middle East Airline as an expatriate that your T&Cs may be changed with very little recourse. You are likely to see Nationals promoted to positions of Management that may be beyond their experience levels. You are likely to have to train a National to take your job one day. It has been that way in this region for many decades so should come as no surprise to anyone who did any research prior to accepting a position here.
Responsible Management of any company in any indusrty (that hopes to continue to be profitable) must react to changing market conditions, control costs and increase productivity. It should be obvious to all by looking at the current demise of numerous US carriers as to what happens if you try and expand without ensuring you do this.
Instead of suggesting methods that will actually add to the Airlines current problems, why not put your collective talents to work by making suggestions as to how these cost savings and efficiencies in productivity can be achieved in a way that would be acceptable to all sides. So far I have read nothing as to how you think this should be done, remembering that status quo is really not an option in a competitive environment – unless, of course, you are keen to see eventual contraction and job losses.
Since you all seem fairly confident that EK management will be reading this thread (and you suggest that this is the only place you can address them) then post your alternate solutions here.
If you are being given illegal rosters then your course of action is easy, if not, then how do they compare to the rest of the industry in general? I would be interested to know.
CF,
By the way, when they change the contract from its original, and since there are no legal labour laws in Dubai, you are bound by your home country laws, so you are protected when it comes time to go to court...
Are you saying there are no labour laws in the UAE or that they are not legal??!
I am sure that this will come as big shock to many companies who have ben operating under the UAE Labour Laws!