Rat 5, well said. I couldn't agree more.
Our problem is that it's very difficult to get anyone to listen unless they've actually done the job. Even professional pilots in other types of flying don't appreciate just how absolutely f***ed is the average UK short haul pilot.
There's a huge gulf between the perception of our lifestyle and the reality. Somehow, this needs to be addressed. We need a concerted, ongoing media campaign to highilight the truth. Is the new BALPA leadership up for this?
It's the total lack of commensense in the FTL's that really gets to me. I'm angry now just thinking about it. A job with huge responsibility, demanding good motor skills as well as management ability, and we're expected to work longer and on crazy shift patterns than the average office worker? It's mind boggling.
