Cabin Crew Pay - Time for a Change?
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Have tried to contain myself regarding this thread, but I'm afraid the last posting ruined my resolve, so here goes:
I am ASTOUNDED by the sheer arrogance of the pilots who have responded on this post - who the hell do you think you are?? A percentage of you don't even have an 'A' level to your name, let alone higher education: (or anything else, for that matter).
OK - so you fly - BUT your aviation skills are far surpassed by that smallest of creature, the bird, (who has a small brain, but can navigate its' way around the world without the use of computers, or any other flight aid).
I work as cabin crew - I have a degree in computing, PLUS a pilots licence, AND, (unlike most of you), an ability to communicate and get on with people, (as you have to have in the cabin).
The only profession that gains my respect is that of the medical one - they HAVE to be highly qualified, work very long hours, plus as juniors, get paid VERY little, unlike you pilots, who sit at the front, read a newspaper, get served your food, then f*** O** as soon as the A/C lands back at base.
The cabin crew, on the other hand, have the MUCH harder job of dealing with the pax before THEY can depart the aircraft.
What I'm saying is this: ANYBODY can get a pilots licence: don't think that you are all way above the cabin crew just because you are lucky enought to make it pay.
WCF
I am ASTOUNDED by the sheer arrogance of the pilots who have responded on this post - who the hell do you think you are?? A percentage of you don't even have an 'A' level to your name, let alone higher education: (or anything else, for that matter).
OK - so you fly - BUT your aviation skills are far surpassed by that smallest of creature, the bird, (who has a small brain, but can navigate its' way around the world without the use of computers, or any other flight aid).
I work as cabin crew - I have a degree in computing, PLUS a pilots licence, AND, (unlike most of you), an ability to communicate and get on with people, (as you have to have in the cabin).
The only profession that gains my respect is that of the medical one - they HAVE to be highly qualified, work very long hours, plus as juniors, get paid VERY little, unlike you pilots, who sit at the front, read a newspaper, get served your food, then f*** O** as soon as the A/C lands back at base.
The cabin crew, on the other hand, have the MUCH harder job of dealing with the pax before THEY can depart the aircraft.
What I'm saying is this: ANYBODY can get a pilots licence: don't think that you are all way above the cabin crew just because you are lucky enought to make it pay.
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Groover.......... 
WCF, may I suggest you have a look at the profile of the poster above you?
Bluey, pleasure to read your post!
Don't you worry 6£, not another controversial word out of me.
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WCF, may I suggest you have a look at the profile of the poster above you?
Bluey, pleasure to read your post!
Don't you worry 6£, not another controversial word out of me.
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How fragile we are..................
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He he he Welsh,
I am sure Squiddie will fall off his chair on this one! But please accept my compliments, you have a real talent for invective!
Oh-oh, I can see the big lock coming!
Flaps, the pleasure is mutual
[ 09 October 2001: Message edited by: flyblue ]
I am sure Squiddie will fall off his chair on this one! But please accept my compliments, you have a real talent for invective!
Oh-oh, I can see the big lock coming!
Flaps, the pleasure is mutual
[ 09 October 2001: Message edited by: flyblue ]
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WCF,
Are you a failed Pilot maybe ?? Sounds like it. Bet you are in the flight deck all the time, saying 'well if only I had passed my ATPL exams, then I would not have to biscuit chuck or plate lay for a living'
Are you a failed Pilot maybe ?? Sounds like it. Bet you are in the flight deck all the time, saying 'well if only I had passed my ATPL exams, then I would not have to biscuit chuck or plate lay for a living'
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He he, I was SURE it was coming when I read WCF had a pilot's licence. And here it is, ladies and gentlemen, one of the pet phantasms in the mind of the smallbrained between the pilots: the C/A , especially the ones with a pilot licence, are failed pilots! Thank you Crash Barrier for not disappointing us!
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So, how would you see it then Flyblue ??
Are you honestly saying that you would rather biscuit chuck/ plate lay and just use your PPL for fun, leaving it to the pro's ?
I imagine 99% of FA's with a PPL would either:
a. Want to take it further to gain an ATPL
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b. Have already done so and failed, hence chucking biscuits is a viable alternative to an office job, and they can still poke their head in the flight deck every chance they get.
The other alternative to them is to suck up to the chief pilot every time they see him, to gain that 'elusive' sponsorship.
WCF, which one are you ???
Are you honestly saying that you would rather biscuit chuck/ plate lay and just use your PPL for fun, leaving it to the pro's ?
I imagine 99% of FA's with a PPL would either:
a. Want to take it further to gain an ATPL
or
b. Have already done so and failed, hence chucking biscuits is a viable alternative to an office job, and they can still poke their head in the flight deck every chance they get.
The other alternative to them is to suck up to the chief pilot every time they see him, to gain that 'elusive' sponsorship.
WCF, which one are you ???
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Jeez, where did this one come from? I'm locking it; this is one of the late and not at all lamented Guvnors sycophantic attempts to garner support from whatever quarter. Done to death back then, it was.
Please, only resurrect ancient threads like this if you have something sensible to add, and feel the debate is worthwhile. Merely adding two smilies I do not class as sensible comment under any circumstances.
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