If you've ever been an airfield driver at LAX, you'll understand. The entire industry is in a race to the bottom and lowly airport workers are placed at the leading edge. The customer has spoken and this is what they are willing to pay for. Competency and quality don't matter as long as the illusion of being served and cared for is maintained to a minimally acceptable level. That level is determined by society at large more than by people who know what they're talking about. The film "
Idiocrasy" aptly describes the condition we are rapidly approaching!
Really though, no amount of electronic technology will ever replace individual competency and sense of responsibility. While these technological aids may be of considerable assistance to the attentive and competent, it's doubtful that the performance of those individuals representing the lowest common denominator will be improved substantially. When typical pay for the majority of airfield drivers is near minimum wage, the lowest is exactly what you get. The better workers leave for better jobs at Mickey D's until they can get a job with the postal service or other government job.
At least Joe Public gets Cheap tickets and record airline profits (and CEO bonuses) are realized though. So we've got that going for us...
Be careful and hope for the best!
