Like it or not we know the industry has been in a slow decline for years. The American carriers have been among the worst hit in the global decimation of pilots contracts. Doesn't United still have guys on furlough going back over 10 years? Unbelievable. I don't know about Delta, but it can't be good.
I don't drink any kool aid and despise some of the rostering practices, lack of management support, draconian contract changes, etc, but you have to appreciate what this place is - an opportunity for stability, to keep your career on track and provide for your family.
I have seen some of these young guys recently on their command course with very limited experience, some with little or no command, no previous wide body and EK really being their first real major airline. They might bitch and complain but behind the scenes in the dark of night they know they are lucky as hell. For those younger guys with limited experience, EK would have never
hired them years ago. They have needed massive numbers for expansion and
have kept dropping the hours and experience levels. I have to agree with
Tango uniform and fliion- command in your mid 30's with a regional
background? Ya right. Shut it, and thank your lucky stars kid. I love to hear
these guys complain and then politely start asking about their previous
experience. They back off about as fast as a dubai horn on a green light...
Compare all you like AC, and you might be right in some cases, but be careful
out there or you might be lucky enough to wind up back as a DEC in EK like
the guys coming back recently from greener pastures.
