Imagine the Quality of applicant you would receive if the Job Advert for the ALAEA Federal President read something like this -
Position Available ALAEA Federal President
Must -
- Be a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Currently Working for an Australian employer.
- Spend countless hours post duty addressing members interests and enquiries without compensation.
- Defer any opportunity for aircraft Type training whilst in the position.
- Not apply for any promotion whilst in the position.
- Reject any offer or demand of your employer to travel outside Australia for aircraft rectification.
- Watch as younger LAMEs enjoy the above benefits and overtake your status within the company without complaint.
I'm thinking that we would most likely end up with a pretty ordinary President, if any at all. I want to be the first to wish Paul enjoy his break away, if possible, after all the effort he has put in lately working in his own time for our union.