to AF Jockey,
saying that AF rules are close to the other's is just unfair.
You only mention some rules and limitations, but what about the pay scale?
In Air France, a first officer on long haul flights is more paid than a CPT on medium haul.
In Air France, a pilot who doesn't want to work on a day he wasn't planned to can refuse.
In Air France, a pilot can refuse any change in his flight schedule.
I'm flying for Air France, I enjoy those rules, but i realize it can't just last anymore. Bureaucracy, heavy management process, number of useless employees are a reality, but a mean flight hour of 500hrs/pilot is also a reality.
Not to mention my salary.