Albatross 2004
Firstly,thank you for telling us that you turned Emirates down. I imagine that most people who read your post would have thought otherwise due to the its bitter and spiteful tone.I'm sure i will not be the only one to reply,however,if you really are a professional pilot as you say you are,then i feel it necessary to make a response.
I don't think there is one single pilot here who is out to " MILK EK". We have all decided to work here for one reason or another,perhaps as you say,the lure of new big equipment , shorter time to commands, lifestyle,job security or whatever.The main concern of people here is when the T & C's are changed.You state that MOST of us come from now defunct charter Airlines.Wrong.Yes there were quite a few from Australia and from Canada3000 and ,yes ,a few from Swissair or Swiss or whatever it is/was!
MANY people joined here with the promise of accelerated command but this has since changed. Should we be grateful for that?MOST of us have given up good jobs ( already left seat). MOST of us came from very good Airlines that are still flying.
MOST of us can see with our own eyes that screwing Companies into the ground only screws us.Just ask our Australian friends here.Once bitten,twice shy.Unlike most other Airlines,Emirates is thriving.Our target this year is 50% greater than the previous and we made 10 weeks profit share on that.So,as for prudent economics, they're not a valid argument.If we don't make target but still make a thumping profit,we are entitled to nothing.Should we still be grateful?
Well,i'll be very disappointed if i don't get profit share but not ungrateful.You see,we have already received a letter from our EVP stating that they have reconsidered their policy on Deadheading productivity. They have assured us that we should not see any loss to our salary or lifestyle.Time will tell because if there is,people,as you say,should and WILL leave.
This forum may or may not have had an impact on that decision.
One decision it did have an impact on,however,was your decision not to come.Not because you didn't want to work for Emirates, but rather you didn't want to be a part of such a selfish fraternity.
SHAME.......i might have enjoyed flying with you,NOT!
