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The pilot management relationship at WJ is generally very good. Our Chief Pilot Line OPs is very approachable - as an example on a couple of occasions when I need some time off for family reasons his answer was "No problem, call me when you are ready to come back to work." We do not have a union,rather a Pilots Association and they have established a mutually respectful relationship with upper management resulting in an innovative and highly lucrative pilot agreement. So far things are on track for our new agreement scheduled for 2009. Working conditions are excellent - most employees are positive and motivated. As a commuting pilot, I am able to tailor my schedule to work around my family, and spend about 5-8 nights a month away from home - doing mainly short haul stuff - others prefer longer routes and bid accordingly.
One caveat - if you are used to a rigidly formal structure like in some Asian carriers you will find WJ much different - we take the job and safety very seriously , but try and keep employee relations relaxed and informal. I've been flying for 26 years and this is by far the best airline job around - still look forward to going to work.
Cheers