This is an inevitable reality for our industry. Full stop.
Those of us involved with the training of Pilots know full well the reality of what is truly going on in this industry. I liken it to an often overused term, Tsunami. Most don't even recognize it let alone understand it.
What you NEED to know going forward, is your professional worth. More than at anytime previous to this. Spend the time in your own critical analysis of what you really and truly think you are worth and what it is you need to create as the ultimate employment contract and be very cautious in any compromise you may face regarding employment. You could be greatly disappointed and wind up spending far too much time whinging on this forum about how you got stiffed.
Time to change that! Isn't it boys and girls?
Many would-be employers of pilots, 'offer' take-it-or-leave-it contracts and have done so for the last decade. This reality is evaporating and should those of you deciding to stand your ground have the ********* to do so, by being adamant about your Q&E and self worth could start a trend by turning some of these outfits down.
I mean that sincerely!
Apply to whomever you wish.
Attend the interview. Play in a group to appease the evaluators as to your leadership skills and ability to play nice. Even make an honest attempt at the Psychometric !!!!e.
Once you've been offered the "Ts&Cs", should they not fall within your own assement of self worth, based upon your own Qs&E, TURN THE OFFER down OR tell them what you feel you are worth, point out to them what you are willing to accept and if it is truly 'negotiated' with fairness and honesty, take the job.
You'll not be as disappointed, your new employer won't be as disappointed AND DON'T SIGN ANY TRAINING BONDS!!!
We may not all share the same Union Rep, but we all can surely make a difference in turning our lot round in the employment circus. Many of these employers are convinced (even betting) we don't know the pool is not only drying up but is in desperate need of replenishment.
Are you playing into their hands?
(simple musing from a jaded "professional" getting too old to be relevant)
