We ask for an immediate change of policies of all persons concerned, for the sake of flight safety, and for an impartial management of the Panam personnel.
Thats a good idea. I already tried it over a year ago. Unfortunately no one with the power to change anything is listening nor do they care. Business is business. This is a company being run by men who know nothing about aviation. Their only concern is money. Safety costs money but does not increase profit. Therefore safety is not an expense worth incurring.
The sooner you realize that it's impossible to change these people's mind the better for you. Many people have passed through that place. The sad truth is no matter how much experience you have or how much knowledge you have to help the company, they will never listen to you. You will drive yourself crazy trying to change things for the better and some how you will end up getting screwed over for trying to do the right thing. ie..King Air pilots.
My suggestion for pilots currently at Pan Am. Get whatever you need from them (money) and leave ASAP. The industry is way too good worldwide for 80 pilots to be fighting over 1 King Air and 1 Citation.
For those of you who have to stay a while for whatever reason. Enjoy the cheap booze and the friendly women. Remember you are only working there temporarily and try not to stress over work so much.
