""cuz if you part of Balpa, it's much harder to find a job.""
That my friend is complete an utter BS. There is only one major airline who doesn't recognise BALPA but it won't be long before they have to.
I have now flown for 4 major UK airlines (as a result of sept 11) and not once have I ever been asked if I was a BALPA member.
So when you make that major clanger, which we all will, who is going to stop them taking your house and car and maybe your wife and kids when they drag your sorry ass out of court.
Freeloaders!!