devokeuk: Lets hope what you say is what is happening at FR will happen to all SSTR providers. It would be nice to know that that is the case. It may mean I dont have to present anything to BALPA. On that note......
If we were fortunate enough to be in that situation. Does anyone have any ideas on how could we can keep it that way, if at all. It may be a different approach that I could take.
411A, Flopsie, Boogie-Nicely: I am probably very naive with my views on this industry however I have never claimed to have a huge amount of experience. I am however, genuinely concerned that my Ts and Cs later on in life will be at a lower level than those experienced by most airline pilots at the moment. Without the support of fellow pilots such as yourselves, it is going to be hard to action any change or at the very least, keep us at the same inflation adjusted level. While I hold these concerns, my views will not change, no matter how hard you tell me I am wrong!
Flopsie, what are your motives? I am sure you will agree that from a pilots point of view, if they dont have to pay for a type rating, that is a good thing. Are you actually a pilot because your attitude is very strongly against my plans for someone who would benefit directly from my success! What is your agenda?? You know what mine is! Why is an airbus pilot so dead against the removal of SSTRs.
Boogie-Nicely: I dont personally care if an SSTR company goes bust or a training option is closed down becasue of my actions. I am not targeting any one SSTR company,just the notion of SSTRs. They dont care about the pilots futures they influence by selling SSTRs so why should I care about the futures of the management or owners. You dont hear any SSTR companies saying 'Our main worry is how the pilot community will do while we sell type ratings' they are only out to make money so you are naturally not going to hear pilots saying 'I hope that SSTR organisation that is costing me money will remain financially viable'. Infact, most SSTR companies publicly dont gaurantee work or job placements! Its a dog eat dog world out there, especially in aviation and if my plans mean an SSTR company goes under, thats business and whoever started it made the wrong business decision, they always have the option to diversify and there would be no reason why they could become a company integrated TRTO. Its not personal and for them, it would be exactly the same as a pilot, buying a TR and then not getting a job and all the while owing thousands to the bank, they dont care once your out the door as long as there is someone to take your place!
For the record...... I have not been 'burnt' by any company or training organisation and this isnt a personal crusade against any one SSTR provider! I have genuine concerns about the overall future of the aviation industry I want to work in. Your arguments hold no weight with me!!
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