This thread is starting to cross the line between fairly enjoyable, rumour-fuelled banter to a pathetic argument between people who work on the same side, usually for similar reasons.
As someone who used to work in an engineering capacity, for the greener of our three services, I can understand the feeling that those working to keep the aircraft fit can get - that is, that they are sometimes taken for granted and are getting the !!!!ty end of the stick. You work your pods (or tits) off for very little in the way of thanks, often having to graft an inordinate amount of hours just to achieve the bare minimum. And no-one is trying to imply that you are any less intelligent than anyone else; my professianal quals and degree were gained as an engineer, not as an aircrewman.
As someone who transferred into the RAF as aircrew, it is irksome to see that a minority of non-aircrew feel the need to direct their problems at us. Trust me, your efforts are recognised but the respect will fall away quickly if the bitchiness continues.
I'm sure this was said earlier in the thread but I reckon it needs repeating. We are all on the same side ffs. Groundcrew, instead of trying to make sure that someone isn't getting more than you, try to redirect the effort into getting something that most would say you are entitled to.....rationing during your shift. It is a long time to be at work and in the same way that the aircrews need to be sustained, so do the others that make every sortie possible. Where and why did the feeders go anyway?
I hope that many of those posted on this thread agree with me in saying that it has run its course and, the right to express your opinion withstanding, needs to die the appropriate death.
Other services who look at this forum are laughing at this thread. It is starting to read like squabbling kids in the school playground.
