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Old 17th Apr 2006, 23:54
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jakethemuss
 
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Insider,

If individuals were held accountable for their conduct, there would be a number of flight crew, including some on the ARG, who would not be employed. Some have had very serious conduct issues in the past and it has been AIPA that has kept them employed.

If you want it in management, you should also want it in the pilot body. It can't be a one way street. The problem is that the union protects to the hilt those who should be evicted from the profession due to unprofessional conduct.

How many knobs have there been over the years that almost the entire crew used to go sick so they didn't have to fly with them. We all know them but have protected them as though it is their god given right to be a Qantas pilot and that should never be taken away.

IMHO the words of the recently departed DCP are essential fodder for all:

"Over the years I have seen pilots do more damage to pilots than any employer could ever dream of doing"

If you are not a hypocrite, you should be demanding the same treatment for all, not just management.
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