There is a consistency here. Have also heard experiences from several AF guys that made me cringe
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Seems Managers (in the bigger picture) still don't get the lack of pilots and treat them poorly with disrespect with the things that go on behind their backs.. . .
But at the end of the day why can't the boss simply be nice and form a working (and then profitable) relationship with the employees.
The shoe is definitely on the other foot guys so no need to learn how to tie your shoelaces standing up (no wasn't suggesting pilots are / used to be good at grabbing the ankles
)
Take The Iron Mans advice and
RUN. There are better jobs out there, from some perspectives. But then again you may thrive and look for those sort of conditions.
Yes try AusJet or DirectAir.