Come on guys... How can rational mature current qualified 777 or 737 or 757/767 even consider joining such an organization, knowing full well that there will be no pay until on contract. I just don't get it. Was the Kool Aide that yummy?
What happened to the bar??? you know... lets raise the bar for T & Cs once and for all! Those who join Ethiopian or any other airline with the same per-diem plan, during training, are no better than those who pay to play at puppy palaces such as Lion Air
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Hmmm... early retired legacy pilot earning 6 digit salaries with some benefits... then off to Ethiopian... no salary... That's a good move
Or what am I missing here? Anyone??? Anyone???
I wonder if any of these chaps waiting for that first pay check ever upon completion of their line training ever gave it a second thought... where would the airline be accepted employment? Who would fly their jets?
Think about it... how much money does a brand new jet earn while it is nothing more than a grounded billboard with wings on it?
Ya think they would be forced to change their tune?