Originally Posted by
ERJ145flyer
because I have been in this profesion so long also, and had my share of disappointments.
So, to sum it up, I am a pilot's guy, and any pilot who has put in his dues in this industry deserves the best treatment, respect, compensation and benefits....chin up. Thank you
I think many of us have been in this profession a while. Many of us have suffered disappointment, distress and delayed or shattered dreams. I went to flight school with a young guy, who on his return to the UK could not gain employment as a pilot. Mired in debt, his dream shattered (in his mind), he killed himself.
I have friends in the US who are far brighter, more intelligent and far better aviators than I shall ever be, who through no fault of there own, find themselves furloughed, downgraded, income decimated etc.etc.
I also know a few folks who couldn't fly there way out of a paper bag who earn a great deal more than I do and work less. Does it bother me? I guess in a way it does. Then again I go to work do the best job I can, enjoy the guy/gals I fly with and go home. Am I looking for something better? Sure!! Is Emirates it, I do not know. I have spoken to many on this board who graciously have taken the time to answer my questions. I think Captain America has done a great disservice to the US pilots who work and are interested in going to work at Emirates, by painting a picture of utopia.