Pilots about to receive a tanning?
I highly doubt that VA's HR leaders would really screw over the Pilots. They espouse fair and transparent processes and highly value their modest workforce of good people striving to do the right thing.
After all, HR is exactly that 'human resources', they value the human aspect in a pilot. They are prepared to go out on a limb, or should I say an aileron, to ensure a fair outcome. That's just the kind of people HR breed.
Seriously, can you imagine HR taking the blade to pilot salaries just so they don't get a spanking from Il Deuce or get a reduction in their performance bonus? Never. Pilots have worked extremely hard to make VA Australia's new premium carrier and I can't imagine HR responding by offering unreasonable pay scales. That is not in the company's nature.
HR 'are the people for the people', thats right guys and gals, HR exist for YOU. Their own self interests never raise its head. So do not fret, do not digress and lose focus on what is in important - the fare paying passenger. That is who you signed up to help, that's your commitment to flying. Forget remuneration, dancing around like a 'd-grade porn star' exhibiting flair (some staff still do), forget having the necessary 'must haves' and forget synergies and alliances and dare I say Unions, or integration and seniority, it is not important, those things are selfish. It's what is in your heart that counts!
I am certain many of you, the majority in fact, look forward to John and Richards road shows where these men of integrity will put your doubts at ease and offer up a fair, reasonable, liveable salary commensurate with the airlines values. Never forget one of Brett and Richard B's almost prophetic statements - "It's all about choice".
Last edited by Cactusjack; 11th Mar 2013 at 05:28.