Are there any eJ flightdeck on here who are not BALPA members who would like to give their ideas as to how,not being able to vote on any offer, is going to improve things?
I'm not a militant by any stretch and have had second thoughts about BALPA in the past. However, I am interested in the long term at eJ and would like to see it more as a CAREER option for new joiners. The market is good for pilots at the moment and I don't see how eJ is going to get/retain the experience it needs to meet its scaled back,but still ambitious, expansion plans.
The mantra of "our people are our most important asset" sounds hollow at the moment. We are highly skilled, motivated and (mostly) intelligent individuals. Please don't insult our intelligence. I'm sure the vast majority of crew want to see a successful, profitable and stable airline but that just doesn't appear to be the vision from on high.
I know it's been said elsewhere but Southwest has a miniscule pilot attrition rate. Why? Because the crews are treated, rewarded and respected as professionals - and they recognise this so it's a WIN-WIN situation. Happy productive crews, MASSIVELY reduced training costs which means MORE PROFIT on the bottom line.
Why can't the existing regime see this? It's so frustrating.
To all non-members, please consider your position about joining BALPA. Membership can be offset against your tax liability and your subsription is at reduced rate when you join so it's really not as expensive as many people think.
If we can get a large enough membership then the benefits gained should outweigh any subscription. And if we get a reasonable deal and prevent some from leaving to pastures new, then the bottom line gains as well.
eJ is so close to being great as opposed to ok(ish).
Can someone please inform me if my simplistic view is......... well, too simplistic.
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