Hi Erik,
we'll talk again in 1 year when you are exhausted
Look, we are not asking for golden contracts, we are asking for decent and competetive contracts that will constantly attract competent pilots and not just 1500TT-buddies. Don't misunderstand me, they are fine people, but they have such a hard time to cope with our rythm of life and with our operation that sometimes you are alone on the flightdeck!
Regarding the average pilot experience in this company there's a significant discrepency between what NJE posts on its website and what the reality is. We are still on the safe side but eventually we are getting into dangerously shallow waters where this ship might not be able to swim anymore.
If you want to have experienced people in this company you need to offer a non-dodgy contract and show and actively live a respectful treatment of your colleagues. At the moment it seems that middle and lower management do not tell the truth to upper management about what is going on on a daily basis. It is exhausting to keep on fighting against various departments, the flow of communication is bad.
To put it into one sentence: Basically I like this company, but to make it a company to stay for a while (or even forever) many things need to be changed radically, it is a question of mentality - this could be such a great company!!!