There is nothing misleading or untruthful in what Ringading posted.
Ekwife... and I quote
''My husband was a DEC and I can tell you that his salary was less than the amount you quote''
If your are husband WAS a DEC....... then either he has quit or he is STILL a DEC. He will forever be a DEC until the day he quits.
Here are some of the affects of the DEC program which you persistently try to defend.
-low morale
-a huge increase in good pilots leaving EK
-a shocking increase in 'no shows' for courses
-a disturbing decline in suitable applicants
-an A, B and perhaps C payscale
-disunity within the pilot group
-an unsustainable increase in pilot workload
-one lawsuit
-an increase in detrimental health effects as a secondary result of the loss of suitable applicants
-a general mistrust in management's capabilities and truthfulness
-a lowering of the standard across the board (in addition recent DEC applicants who failed the interview are now being offered a job)
The DEC program is the worst of many bad policies that EK have instituted in the past 2 years.
This is not a slight on your hubby. Perhaps he is a decent human being and a good pilot. Do i blame him for the DEC policy? No.... unless of course he has no recognition of the bad affects it has had on the lives of over 1000 pilots and families at EK. If your attitude is a reflection of his, then i pity the F'O's who have to fly with him.
If you truly believe what you are defending then that is fine. We simply disagree. If you are attempting to lure others into joining EK as a means to improve your lifestyle and further improve your husbands lot in life, then I believe that is dishonorable.