Missed the mark
Numero cruncher:
Can't say I totally understand your reply.
You have however highlighted the lack of immagination and motivation that is hand cuffing the AOA.
It would seem that you echo the thinking "why try if you are going to fail anyway" when it comes to dealing with training and the company in general.
That is the most ridiculous way to approach a problem. If the GC took the issue to the company then you bring the issue out of the closet. You force the company to deal with it. You keep it in the lime light and let them know that it is not going away. Even if nothing gets fixed is it not still better to keep asking ?
We are not talking about 10 - 15 guys. The training system affects every single pilot who has not achieved "Commander" status. If the AOA was seen to be taking this issue on it would most cetainly posotively affect AOA membership successful or not. You did hit the nail on the head when you said that the AOA is in the business of looking for unfair treatment. It should not differentiate between what is possible and what is not. If it is unfair it is unfair.
It is a bit shocking that you have made "commander" here and are unaware of the realities of the pilots coming up the seniority list behind you.
I know you have the pilots best interests at heart but to give up before trying is a bit tiring. I have been here a long time and cannot recall the AOA taking the company on with regard to : failure rates, both at the command level and JFO, or the process of Categorisation prior to command, or perhaps keeping tack of howw many pilots are let goo.
I bring up the cost not because of the board of directors but because any issue that saves the company moneey must be beneficial for all concerned. That is of course if it is not about the money and say about....control and discipline....?